If you have been diagnosed with Dupuytren’s Contracture and feel like surgery is the only option, you need to read this. Dupuytren’s Contracture is an unfortunate condition to have to deal with for anyone. It starts out as a hard lump on the hand and, as it progresses, causes a cord to develop from the… Continue reading When Should You Get Surgery For Dupuytren’s Contracture?
A splint is recommended by a doctor for several conditions. They are designed to prevent the movement of the hand or fingers. The splint stops the patient from aggravating and existing condition by moving the fingers or hand, which puts a strain on the joints. They also protect the area from impact from a bump… Continue reading Why A Splint Is not Always The Best Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment?
There has been talk of using magnesium as a Dupuytren’s Contracture home treatment. Before we look at what effect magnesium may have on this condition, let’s make sure we understand what Dupuytren’s Contracture is and its impact on the patient. Dupuytren’s Disease is a genetic condition that is often found in members of the same… Continue reading Does Magnesium Help Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s Contracture is far more common in men than in women, and we wanted to look at why that is the case. Before we jump into that, let us confirm what Dupuytren’s Contracture is and how it comes about. The condition starts as either a lump or nodule on the hand. It is progressive; as… Continue reading Why Are Men More Likely to Get Dupuytren’s Contracture than Women?
If you type for a living and have been diagnosed with Dupuytren’s Contracture, you will know that carrying out your job is almost impossible. If you can’t straighten out all your fingers, can you type? I don’t know about you but I can’t. When you suffer from Dupuytren’s Contracture, you develop a lump on your… Continue reading How Dupuytren’s Contracture Affects typing?
Before we get into the best Dupuytren’s Contracture treatment, let us cover a few important pieces of information. Dupuytren’s Contracture affects the hand and fingers, starting as a lump or nodule on the hand. The condition is progressive, and as it worsens, it causes a cord to develop between the nodule and the joints on… Continue reading What is the best Dupuytren’s Contracture treatment?