We often take for granted how much our hands can accomplish, from opening pickle jars to reaching into a pocket to grab some change. For people with the hand deformity Dupuytren's contracture ...

If you have Dupuytren's contracture, you're likely familiar with the many nonsurgical ways to manage the condition, including hand exercises, physical therapy, and injections. While these treatments ...

What Is Dupuytren’s Disease? Dupuytren's disease, also called Dupuytren’s contracture, is an abnormal thickening and tightening of the normally loose and flexible tissue beneath the skin of the palm ...

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that causes the tissue under the skin of the palm to thicken, pulling fingers inward. Its progression rate varies among individuals. While there is no definitive ...

Dupuytren’s contracture is when thick, fibrous tissue grows in the palm of the hand. It can cause the fingers to curl in toward the middle of the hand. Hand exercises can help keep the fingers supple, ...

MALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - April 28, 2009) - Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUXL), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

There are many conditions in the hand that can cause discomfort and restrict your ability to carry out everyday functions. One of these conditions is Dupuytren’s contracture, a condition that affects ...

Dupuytren’s contracture causes firm, usually painless nodules in the palm to form cords and pull fingers toward the palm over time. It often affects the ring and little fingers, making straightening ...