Dupuytren?s contracture

Exercises, warm water baths, or splints may be helpful. The progression of the contracture is monitored.

Surgery may be performed to release the contracture, depending on the severity of the condition. Normal movement of the fingers is usually restored by surgery followed by physical therapy exercises for the hand.

The disorder progresses at an unpredictable rate. Surgical treatment can usually restore normal movement to the fingers. The disease can recur following surgery in some cases.

• Deformity of the hand
• Loss of hand function due to contracture
• Risk of injury to blood vessels and nerves during surgery

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate you may have this disorder.

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