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Why Are Men More Likely to Get Dupuytren’s Contracture than Women?

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 […] ...

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How Dupuytren’s Contracture Affects typing?

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 […] ...

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What is the best Dupuytren’s Contracture treatment?

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 […] ...

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Why Does Dupuytren’s Contracture Hurt?

Dupuytren’s Contracture is the development of a hard lump on the palm of the hand. The condition is progressive; as it worsens, the hardened tissue pulls down on the finger, making it bend unnaturally. The sufferer is then unable to straighten the finger all the way. In most cases, Dupuytren’s Contracture is not painful at […] ...

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