Dupuytren's Contracture
This is a progressive disease of the hand that causes the fingers to close in, leaving the patient unable to straighten them. In Dupuytren’s, connective tissue in the palm of the hand becomes thickened from an overgrowth of collagen. This causes the tissue to tighten, forcing the fingers to flex in. The condition progresses slowly and usually without pain, but it can prevent a person from performing some tasks or skills.
The cause of Dupuytren’s is unknown, but evidence shows that it may run in families. People with diabetes, are of Northern European descent, or who use alcohol or tobacco have a higher risk of getting Dupuytren’s. Men develop Dupuytren’s more often than women, and most of these patients notice symptoms after age 50. There is no cure, but there are effective treatments. Many patients have the full function of their hand restored.
Nonsurgical treatments include injections of corticosteroids or Xiaflex, a prescription drug that breaks down collagen. Surgical removal of excess tissue is necessary in some patients.
Our medical team
We have a specialized and multidisciplinary team for the comprehensive care of patients with acute and chronic trauma of the upper limb, nerve entrapment syndromes of the upper limbs, correction of congenital deformities of the hand, treatment of nerve injuries of the brachial plexus and peripheral nerve of the limb. superior. In addition, treatment of fractures of the hand, wrist, forearm, and tendon transfers due to upper limb nerve injuries.
