Dupuytrens contracture Dupuytren's contracture is when 1 or more fingers bend in towards your palm. There's no cure, but your fingers can be straightened if it's severe. Check if you have Dupuytren's contracture Dupuytren's contracture mainly affects the ring and little fingers. You can have it in both hands at the same time. It tends to get slowly worse over many months or years. Treatment cannot usually help in the early stages. See a GP if 1 or more of your fingers are bent and:
Youll probably be offered treatment. The GP may refer you to a surgeon to discuss your options. You can ask to be referred to a hospital of your choice. Find and compare hospitals for Dupuytren's contracture Speak to a specialist about the options, what the benefits and risks are, and what to expect afterwards. Your finger may not be completely straight after treatment, and might not be as strong and flexible as it used to be. The contracture could also come back after a few years. There are 3 main types of treatment. FasciectomyA cut is made along your palm and finger so the surgeon can straighten it.
Needle fasciotomyA needle is inserted into several places along your palm and finger to loosen and straighten it.
DermafasciectomySimilar to a fasciectomy, except an additional area of skin is removed; a skin graft from elsewhere in the body can be used to replace the removed skin.
Causes and preventing Dupuytren's contracture Dupuytren's contracture happens when the tissue under the skin near your fingers becomes thicker and less flexible. The exact cause is unknown, but it's been linked to:
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