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Treatments
How is Dupuytren's disease treated?
The goal of treatment for Dupuytren's is to keep your hand working as well as it can. You may not need treatment unless you have a contracture. Treatment options include:
- Collagenase injection. A medicine called collagenase (such as Xiaflex) may be injected into the tight cord to try to dissolve some of the tissue. This may help reduce the contracture and improve your range of motion.
- Needle aponeurotomy (say "ap-uh-noo-RAH-tuh-mee"). A needle is used to make small holes in the tight cords in the palm. Then the fingers are extended to separate the cords.
- Surgery to remove or separate the affected tissue in the palm. A skin graft may be done to cover open areas in the palm.
Our Clinics
At the Hand & Upper Limb Extremities Center, we specialize in the care of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.