A flexion contracture of the distal phalanx and an adductor contracture of the thumb commonly result. For normal function of the thumb these deformities must be corrected before tendon transfer.

Sublimis and profundus tendons, which are sutured in the same plane, will adhere to each other, cause flexion contracture and limited motion.

New treatment eases hand disease, Dupuytrens Contracture By 7 News WHDH July 2, 2013 ...

Arthritis, tendon changes, and even nerve compression may be to blame for this annoying and potentially disabling concern. This article will detail the most common causes of morning hand stiffness ...

Margaret Thatcher suffered from Dupuytren's contracture - known as claw hand - a condition which affects an estimated two million Britons. Experts believe radiotherapy early on could help symptoms.

Contracture recurrence rates of 65% to 85% have been reported after percutaneous fasciotomy. Complication rates after surgery range from 0.2% for tendon ruptures to about 10.0% for infections ...

Dupuytren's contracture is a disease that causes a person's fingers to curl down toward their palms. It can also affect the feet but it's far more prevalent in the hands. There's a layer of tissue ...

DUBLIN, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (OTC: ENDPQ) announced today that two new presentations related to Dupuytren's contracture and XIAFLEX ® (collagenase clostridium ...

Published Aug 22, 2019 10:35AM EDT - Elway joins campaign aimed at encouraging those who think they may have Dupuytren's contracture to seek a diagnosis from a hand specialist and ask about ...

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo, Inc. ("Endo") (OTCQX: NDOI) announced today that John Elway will share an update about his Dupuytren's contracture patient journey, including his ...