Dupuytren's Blog
Why is Research on Dupuytren’s Contracture So S...
Despite affecting almost 5% of people in the US, the research on Dupuytren’s contracture remains scarce. This condition is not often looked into because it's commonly misdiagnosed. This is because the main...
Why is Research on Dupuytren’s Contracture So S...
Despite affecting almost 5% of people in the US, the research on Dupuytren’s contracture remains scarce. This condition is not often looked into because it's commonly misdiagnosed. This is because the main...
How Common is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Although the genetic factors behind Dupuytren’s Contracture are still unknown, studies have revealed that this common connective tissue disorder is most prevalent in Northern European caucasians. Almost 30% of the Norwegian population, especially those over...
How Common is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Although the genetic factors behind Dupuytren’s Contracture are still unknown, studies have revealed that this common connective tissue disorder is most prevalent in Northern European caucasians. Almost 30% of the Norwegian population, especially those over...
Is Dupuytren’s Disease Painful?
Dupuytren’s disease should be taken seriously, as it affects the fingers and palm, which are used intensively during nearly every daily activity in someone's life. Generally, it only affects one finger, but...
Is Dupuytren’s Disease Painful?
Dupuytren’s disease should be taken seriously, as it affects the fingers and palm, which are used intensively during nearly every daily activity in someone's life. Generally, it only affects one finger, but...
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Viking’s Disease
Dupuytren’s Contracture is known by many names. Among these names is Viking's Disease. This may sound like an odd name for a disease, especially in today's day and age. But once you...
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Viking’s Disease
Dupuytren’s Contracture is known by many names. Among these names is Viking's Disease. This may sound like an odd name for a disease, especially in today's day and age. But once you...
The Proliferative Phase of Dupuytren's Contracture
Dupuytren’s Contracture is the appearance of nodules or curling of the fingers inward towards the palm. This occurs due to changes that take place under the skin of the palm. The mere...
The Proliferative Phase of Dupuytren's Contracture
Dupuytren’s Contracture is the appearance of nodules or curling of the fingers inward towards the palm. This occurs due to changes that take place under the skin of the palm. The mere...