Dupuytren Research Group Blog

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

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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

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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

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