Dupuytren contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It’s a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent.

John Elway has an impressive resume: Hall of Fame quarterback, two-time Super Bowl champion, president of football operations for the Denver Broncos – and, less glamorously, victim of a hand condition ...

Dupuytren's disease is a common condition that many people have probably never heard of. The disease causes knots of tissue to form under the skin of the hand, slowly pulling one or more fingers into ...

About Dupuytren's ContractureDC is a lifelong condition that may get worse over time. It's caused by a buildup of collagen in the hand, which forms a rope-like cord that pulls fingers toward the palm ...

Dupuytren’s contracture can worsen over time if not treated, leading to fingers bending permanently toward the palm and potentially requiring surgery to regain function. The condition can ...

Dupuytren’s (DOO-puh-trenz) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It’s a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern ...

Adaptive tools, protective gloves, and assistive technologies, such as voice-activated devices, can help reduce hand strain and make daily tasks easier for people living with Dupuytren’s contracture.

Compared with limited fasciectomy for Dupuytren contracture, injections of the enzyme collagenase are less costly but also less effective at straightening fingers. Nonetheless, patients may prefer the ...

Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...

DUBLIN, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (OTC: ENDPQ) announced today that two new presentations related to Dupuytren's contracture and XIAFLEX ® (collagenase clostridium ...