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 ...

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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway was recently seen on NBC's "Today" show to talk about the debilitating hand condition he has been battling for 15 years -- Dupuytren's contracture. When the former ...

Gentle stretching exercises can help maintain flexibility and hand function in the early stages of Dupuytren’s contracture, though they typically don’t stop the condition from progressing. After ...

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 ...

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 ...

- Elway joins campaign aimed at encouraging those who think they may have Dupuytren's contracture to seek a diagnosis from a hand specialist and ask about treatments, including nonsurgical options - ...

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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 ...

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Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee declared he has his "life back" after undergoing successful hand surgery to treat Dupuytren's contracture and carpal tunnel syndrome. The 61-year-old musician recently ...