We describe two proof-of-concept trials of delayed non-operative therapy of multiple hand and wrist contractures in a woman with a severe expression of Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (FSS), at ages 24 and ...

Dupuytren contracture can appear as painless lumps or nodules under the skin of your hand, but progression over time can cause your fingers to curl in toward your palm. Dupuytren contracture is a ...

This week, we are going to discuss a hand condition that is quite problematic and can be very limiting for patients suffering from this condition – Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is ...

Can bone broth really relieve joint pain, improve gut health, and improve your skin? We asked the experts what they think. Bone broth is rich in essential nutrients like protein and collagen as well ...

Compared with limited fasciectomy for Dupuytren contracture, injections of the enzyme collagenase are less costly but also less effective at straightening fingers. Nonetheless, patients may prefer the ...

FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with moderate Dupuytren contracture, collagenase injection is not noninferior to limited fasciectomy, according to a study published online Oct.

Xiaflex was approved in 2010 for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where nodules form under the skin in the palm of the hand. These nodules thicken and ...

Xiaflex, the drug that treats Peyronie’s disease (curved penises), also treats Dupuytren's contracture (curled fingers). Six months after launching a branded campaign for the former condition, Xiaflex ...

Women are at higher risk of bone loss than men. But a few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong and resilient. By Danielle Friedman When Barbara Hannah Grufferman was in her early 50s, ...

MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with Dupuytren contracture, initial outcomes are similar for surgery, needle fasciotomy, and collagenase, but outcomes are superior for surgery ...

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ABSTRACT: Introduction: Retractile fibrosis of the quadriceps is a physical and social handicap in children, and often results from a past history of quadriceps intramuscular injection. The aim of ...