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Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment
Dupuytren’s contracture, or Dupuytren’s disease, occurs when the fascia of the fingers and palm begins to thicken and eventually tighten. Fascia is a fibrous layer of tissue that lies just below the skin of the palm-side of the hand. Over time, the affected hand may have fingers that become locked in a bent position as a result of tightened fascia. This condition tends to progress slowly and may take years to fully develop and cause obvious symptoms, which may include small lumps on your palm and noticeably thickened tissue in addition to bent fingers.
What does Dupuytren’s contracture treatment involve?
Not every person with Dupuytren’s contracture requires treatment, but those who do can sometimes benefit from non-surgical approaches like steroid injections to reduce inflammation in the hand. If hand function is severely impacted, surgery to remove affected tissue and improve movement may be performed. The two main types of surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture are a fasciotomy and a subtotal palmar fasciectomy.
The board-certified physicians at Orthopaedic Specialists excel in the surgical treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, give us a call. You can also use our online system to schedule an appointment at your convenience. With multiple locations north, south, east, and west of Pittsburgh, we make it simple to find the advanced orthopedic care you need.