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Genetic studies are underway for Dupuytren’s
The goal of the collaboration of the Dupuytren Foundation and Scripps Research is to identify the genes responsible for Dupuytrens and then develop a targeted intervention to make them stop doing that. Our DNA is like a computer, and our genes are the programs that are either running (upregulated) or
Hand therapy and splinting are usually a big part of recovery after open surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture. Despite a drive for evidence based medicine, evidence for the effectiveness of splinting after open Dupuytren’s surgery is still elusive. Debbie Larson and Christina Jerosch-Herold review the issue in this article (link to
Dupuytren’s Foundation and Scripps Research
The Dupuytren’s Foundation http://www.dupuytrenfoundation.org has officially partnered with Scripps research to establish a DNA bank of tissues affected by Dupuytren’s disease. This will be available to researchers interested in studying Dupuytren DNA. So far, 20 samples have been collected. If the gene is identified, progress toward acure will be greatly
Needle Aponeurotomy
A new option is available for people who suffer from the bent fingers of Dupuytren’s contracture allowing patients to avoid the risks, ordeal and lengthy recovery associated with traditional open surgical techniques. This quick office procedure has been practiced in France for over 30 years, and is now catching on
Recent Dupuytren Publications
- Dupuytren contracture after acute traumatic hand injury in an adolescent: A case report
- Patient Experiences With Hand Surgery in the Office Versus Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Collagenase Treatment Versus Needle Fasciotomy for Single-Digit Dupuytren Contractures: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Exploring the potential relationship between frozen shoulder and Dupuytren's disease through bioinformatics analysis and machine learning
- Objective and subjective assessment of Dupuytren's contracture
