Dupuytren Contracture 1 C1851997
A condition causing thick tissue cords to form in the palm, leading to bent fingers. It often affects middle-aged adults and may need physical therapy or surgery.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q79.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Joint pain or stiffness
(musculoskeletal)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Painless progressive finger flexion
(musculoskeletal)Difficulty with finger extension
(musculoskeletal)Palmar nodules
(musculoskeletal)Inability to fully flatten hand on surface
(musculoskeletal)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Behavioral and nutritional therapy
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Collagenase Injection (Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum)
Enzyme injection therapy that breaks down collagen cords causing finger contracture. A minimally invasive approach that allows gradual correction of the deformity over several weeks following treatment.
Fasciectomy (Partial or Complete)
Surgical removal of the diseased palmar fascia tissue causing contracture. Recommended for advanced cases or when conservative measures fail, offering more definitive correction of finger position.
Additional treatment options
Hand Therapy and Splinting
Post-treatment or standalone therapy involving targeted exercises, stretching, and custom splinting to maintain finger extension and prevent re-contracture. Essential component of long-term management.
physical_therapyNeedle Aponeurotomy
Minimally invasive technique using a needle to puncture and weaken the palmar cords, allowing manual extension of affected fingers. Outpatient procedure with rapid recovery but higher recurrence rates.
procedureActivity Modification and Ergonomic Adaptation
Adaptation of daily activities and work tasks to reduce hand strain and minimize progression risk. Includes use of ergonomic tools and avoiding prolonged gripping activities that stress the palmar fascia.
lifestyleWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Clinical practice guideline on the management of Dupuytren contracture. J Hand Surg Am. 2022.
Hindocha S, McGrouther DA, Bayat A. Epidemiological evaluation of Dupuytren's disease incidence and prevalence rates in relation to etiology. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019.
Nydick JA, Olliff BA, Garcia MJ, et al. A comparison of needle fasciotomy and collagenase injection for Dupuytren contracture: randomized controlled trial. J Hand Surg Am. 2018.
Zhang D, Earp BE, Blazar P. Treatment outcomes of collagenase injection versus fasciectomy for Dupuytren's contracture: systematic review and meta-analysis. Hand Clin. 2020.
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