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Dupuytren's Contracture: What Are Your Treatment Options?
Published: Jan 16, 2024
Discover the various treatment paths for Dupuytren's Contracture, a condition that can limit hand mobility and daily activities.
Understanding the Condition
Dupuytren's Contracture is a hand condition where fingers bend towards the palm due to thickened tissues. It progresses slowly, often taking years before significant symptoms appear. While it rarely causes pain, it can impair hand function and affect quality of life.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Early-stage Dupuytren's might be managed with injections like glucocorticoids to reduce nodule size and pain. Collagenase injections can also help by breaking down collagen in cords, improving flexibility. These treatments are less invasive alternatives to surgery.
Surgical Interventions
In advanced cases, surgery may be necessary to restore hand function. Procedures like fasciectomy or fasciotomy aim to release the contracted tissues. Surgery usually provides significant relief, but there's a risk of recurrence over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
A condition causing fingers to curl.
Yes, injections can help manage it.
In advanced cases with severe contractures.
Yes, recurrence is possible post-treatment.
Key Takeaways
Which treatment option is right for your Dupuytren's Contracture?
References
- Peimer CA, Blazar P, Coleman S, et al. Dupuytren Contracture Recurrence Following Treatment With Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CORDLESS [Collagenase Option for Reduction of Dupuytren Long-Term Evaluation of Safety Study]): 5-Year Data. J Hand Surg Am 2015; 40:1597.
- Townley WA, Baker R, Sheppard N, Grobbelaar AO. Dupuytren's contracture unfolded. BMJ 2006; 332:397.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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