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WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS OF DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE

Post Date: March 3, 2020

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition of the fingers in which the tissues under the skin of the palm start to tighten abnormally. As a result, the fingers start to bend and curl forward, leading to hand deformities of different severities. Dupuytren’s Tape can aid in the comfort and support needed during the early stages of Dupuytren’s contracture.

Check out some of the most common early signs of Dupuytren’s contracture that are usually found in people who have started to develop the disease –

  • Formation of Nodules –

    • One of the first signs of Dupuytren’s contracture in patients is the formation of nodules or lumps under the palm skin. These lumps could be one or more in number. In the initial stage these lumps tend to feel sore, but with time, the pain or irritation caused by them is released. Eventually, it is these lumps or nodules that create inflexible tissue bands and cause your fingers to curl.

  • Inflexible Hand Movement –

    • If you are suddenly finding it difficult or impossible to lay your hand flat on a surface or having a difficult time carrying weight or putting your hands in your pockets; then it is quite likely to be a sign of Dupuytren’s syndrome.

  • Reduced Grasp –

    • If you’ve started to notice some change in your ability to grasp things and objects from your hand, then this could also be the start of Dupuytren’s syndrome. It is quite common for people with Dupuytren’s disease to have a hard time picking things that they were used to earlier before the symptoms started to appear.

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Benefits

Benefits

Post Date: March 3, 2020

• Extra-strong synthetic microfibers provide more support for finger and joints.
• Enhances fingers joint range of motion.
• Assists proprioception (muscles, joints and movement of fluids working together as a system).
• When applied, its Second Skin adhesive makes it feel like part of your body.
• Unlike Kinesio Tape, the adhesive pattern allows for less slipping. The tension on the tape remains efficient for long periods of time, even overnight..
The early stage Dupuytren’s Contracture Therapy using Dupuytren’s Wand and Dupuytren’s Tape at home helps in breaking the fascia that has developed in the palm. This stimulates the movement of fingers and allowing the patient to use their hand without any inconvenience.

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Features

Features

Post Date: March 3, 2020

  • Less cumbersome, restrictive and expensive than a finger brace.
  • Waterproof and dries much faster after exercising, swimming or showering.
  • When applied, its Second Skin adhesive makes it feel like part of your body.
  • It is designed to last through the wettest, toughest conditions.

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WHAT CAUSES DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE? CAN DUPUYTREN’S BE INHERITED?

Post Date: February 26, 2020

Males aged 50 and above are more prone to be affected by the Dupuytren’s contracture. But, as far as the exact reason behind Dupuytren’s contracture is concerned, there is still some research that needs to be done. Dupuytren’s syndrome typically affects the ring and little finger, although any finger can fall victim. Additionally, Dupuytren’s typically interferes in one’s day to day activities. Although, it’s not certain what triggers Dupuytren’s, this particular disease is believed to have some link with the biochemistry of the connective tissue that binds the palm.

However, it has been found out that Dupuytren’s syndrome is more likely to affect people with a history of diabetes, epileptic seizures and alcoholism. Dupuytren’s contracture can also be inherited in families where there has been a history of the disease. In most cases, it is males who more likely to inherit the disorder caused by Dupuytren’s.

Also known as the Viking’s disease, Dupuytren’s contracture is quite commonly found in people with a Northern European and Scandinavian background. This means that if you are English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, French, Finnish, Swedish or Norwegian; you have increased chances of developing the Dupuytren’s syndrome.

Dupuytren’s contracture is not only more common in men in comparison to women, but is also more likely to occur with the advancing of age. As there is still no cure to fight the Dupuytren’s disease other than surgery, it is recommended to find an alternative solution like a Dupuytren’s Tape to get relief from the discomfort caused by this chronic condition.

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RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE SURGERY.

Post Date: February 26, 2020

With time, Dupuytren’s contracture condition is likely to worsen and cause discomfort doing the simplest of tasks. This is why many people seek Dupuytren’s contracture surgery as a measure to counter the situation. But, surgery is one Dupuytren’s contracture treatment that is not free of risks or side effects. Here are some of the most common risk factors associated with Dupuytren’s contracture surgery –

    • Scar Tissue –

One of the most common risk factors associated with Dupuytren’s contracture surgery is scar tissue. Scar tissue occurs due to an invasive surgical treatment, which sometimes ends up being more painful than the original disease.

    • Skin Damage –

Skin damage is also common with patients who undergo a surgical treatment for Dupuytren’s disease. Some surgeries call for skin graft to close the wounds, which ultimately makes the skin more tight and inflexible than before.

    • Nerve Injury –

Another complication that can occur during a Dupuytren’s contracture surgery is a nerve injury. As Dupuytren’s cords are sometimes enveloped around nerves in the hand, an invasive surgical treatment can easily cause an injury to the nerve and cause serious issues for the patient.

If you have started to notice the symptoms of Dupuytren’s contracture in your fingers, then wearing Dupuytren’s Tape can offer an easy and consistent solution to help restore your hand’s normal function. The best part about using Dupuytren’s Tape is the fact that it not only promotes your normal grip butcan also be worn all day and all night long!

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Using the Dupuytren’s Wand is simple.

Using Dupuytren’s Tape is easy:

Post Date: February 26, 2020

1. Cut a strip of tape about 6 inches long.
2. Tear the wax paper backing and remove about 1/2 an inch from the end.
3. Attach the end of the tape to the fingerprint of the finger.
4. Peel the wax paper backing all the way to about two inches from the end.
5. Stretch the tape over your finger and over the back of your hand in a straight line over your knuckles.
6. Attach the tape to the top of your finger on back of your hand securely.
7. Dupuytren’s Tape safely allows for better range of motion and comfort when opening and closing of the hand.
This early stage Dupuytren’s Contracture Therapy helps soften the nodules and prevent contraction from happening. It also helps ease your symptoms and slow the disease.

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Best Treatment Option

Best Treatment Option

Post Date: February 26, 2020

Dupuytren’s Tape is considered the best at home Dupuytren’s treatment on the market. By taking a new and effective approach to increasing localized blood flow, reducing swelling of the edema and gently massaging fibrous tissue formation to soften nodules, cords and scar tissue, the Dupuytren’s Wand prepares the hand for Dupuytren’s Tape. Dupuytren’s Tape can be worn all day and all night to provide and gentle, consistent stretch while allowing for a better range of motion when opening the hand. This non-surgical treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture helps delay or even eliminates the need of surgery.

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