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

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jun 30 9:14pm | Replies (98)
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@jakedduck1

@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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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jun 10, 2019

@jakedduck1
Jake, They don't cut the tendons for Dupuytren's. The condition affects a layer of tissue that lies under the skin of your palm. Knots of tissue form under the skin — eventually creating a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position. Treatment involves removing or breaking apart the cords that are pulling your fingers toward your palm.

Mayo Clinic Patient Care & Health Information>Diseases & Conditions>Dupuytren's Contracture > Diagnosis and treatment
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dupuytrens-contracture/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371949

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Brenda Happily Retired | @stowe | Nov 25, 2019

Would Physical therapy where the therapists actually DO the exercises with you help? Like Active PT in Rochester, by the Rochester Athletic Club.

Totally with you on Botox! Botulism...

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