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I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 28, 2023 | Replies (92)
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@capausz

@rosemarya, since my injection, my hand has totally flattened out and become pain free. However, I now have a trigger finger which I did not have before. If the trigger finger becomes too bothersome, my doctor said they will go in and cut the ligaments causing the trigger finger.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jun 9, 2019

@capausz
Hi,
If the ligaments are cut won’t to finger/s be unable to flex & contract?
There was no treatment for my Dads contractures but that was nearly 50 years ago. The doctors said the surgery would only open his hand, basically for cosmetic reasons only. No functionality would be gained through surgery. Are there newer procedures that help straighten out the fingers and regain functionality?
My Mom has a Contracture of her L hand, wrist and elbow. I have mentioned these injections to various doctors and pharmacists and none heard of them. They only mention Botox which is short acting. Personally I wouldn’t want that poison injected in me especially for something ongoing.
Has anyone had Contracture surgery?
Thanks kids,
Jake

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