Dupuytren's 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.

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 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.

If you've noticed a lump in the palm of your hand or have trouble straightening your fingers, you could have Dupuytren's disease. While the condition is common, many people have never heard of it.

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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 ...

Dupuytren’s contracture can progress at different rates from one person to another. It also tends to affect each person differently. “One of the things I stress with patients is that it’s incredibly ...

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 ...