February 23, 2011 (San Diego, California) — Collagenase injections are associated with overall satisfactory rates of recontracture in patients with Dupuytren's disease of the hand, according to ...

This week, we are going to discuss a hand condition that is quite problematic and can be very limiting for patients suffering from this condition – Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is ...

Tom Fewell was losing the use of his hands, and putting on gloves had become almost a 10-minute ordeal. An excessive collagen buildup in his hands, known as Dupuytren’s contracture, was forcing Fewell ...

If you have Dupuytren's contracture, you're likely familiar with the many nonsurgical ways to manage the condition, including hand exercises, physical therapy, and injections. While these treatments ...

BOSTON (WHDH) — We do a lot with our hands. So when we start losing the use of them, it quickly becomes noticeable. When Denny Holt began to feel pain and stiffness in his fingers, he knew it wasn’t ...

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture / Viking’s Disease? Dupuytren’s contracture is a medical condition affecting the hands and fingers. It is also known as Morbus Dupuytren and in slang terms "Viking ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Wide exposure prior to thorough debridement is essential when treating Volkmann’s contracture, regardless of ...

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that causes tissue beneath the skin of your palm (fascia) to thicken and form tough ...

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.

In a large, head-to-head trial pitting collagenase injections against limited fasciotomy as treatments for Dupuytren's contracture, the knife won. In the open-label trial, self-reported hand health ...