growth of fibroid tissue, nodules and chords between the fascia of the palm and the tendons and joints. Typically affects the ring finger and pinky. Frozen shoulder in the same arm and shoulder is a common parallel condition with related fibrous cell growth in the joint.

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DUPUYTRENS CONTRACTURE

Synonyms:
Contracting of fingers

Types:
Dupuytren's Contracture

SYSTEMS AFECTED

Integumentary system
Skeletal system

Symptoms

Pain in hand, palm in the area of the chord and nodule
Pain in shoulder.
Restriction of movement of affected hand and shoulder
Contracture of the affected finger

Treatments

Radiation Therapy
Steroid injections
Surgery
Fibroid dissolving drug injection

Dupuytrens Contracture stories


KATHLEEN HAMEL'S STORY


Four years ago at age 58, I noticed slight dimpling in the palm of my left, non dominant hand, below the ring finger. Research lead me to think I had Dupuytrens given that I'm of Scottish decent. Early in 2012 I noticed a lump on the arch of my left ...

Views: 1094 Dec 24, 2015, 2:35 PM by Kathleen Hamel

PAUL OSBORNE'S STORY


  1965: Tonsillectomy 1968: Odd skin 2 inch rash/wheal on inside of left lower leg. undiagnosed 1978: Zadek operation, botched removal of big toenail rootbed 1980: Contracted Glandular Fever - lasted 12 months of debilitation - never fe...

Views: 1017 Dec 25, 2015, 10:31 AM by Paul osborne

NOT JOINED UP


finger swelled for months after a thorn injury - repeated antibiotics made no difference. Lump appeared in Palm , followed by lump in foot. I worked out I have Dupuytrens and lederhose disease. However I have to see multiple different consultants and...

Views: 778 Feb 24, 2016, 5:50 PM by Naomi

PLANTAR FIBROMATOSIS


The first 2 years of lumps growing on both feet were not painful. I had an MRI to rule out cancer. The following two years were very painful. I had physical therapy with some electrodes hooked up and a pulsating anti inflamitory hooked to my feet. I'...

Views: 754 Jan 2, 2016, 11:41 AM by Laurie

MY STORY


Diagnosed at age 50, but had the condition for at least a year or more before diagnosis.  After researching and finding on Facebook, I engaged with other people that had Dupuytren's and Ledderhose Disease. I found out about using Radiation Therapy a...

Views: 704 Feb 24, 2016, 1:02 PM by Brenda

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