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Dupuytren's Contracture Home Care
Home care for Dupuytren's contracture includes:
- Physical therapy for Dupuytren's contracture:
- To improve finger strength and range of motion
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, NeoProfen)
- Ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis, Oruvail)
- Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)
- Take prescribed medications as directed:
- Don't skip doses of your medication. This makes them less effective.
- Be aware of the common side effects that may be caused by your medication.
Dupuytren's Contracture Warning Signs
Notify your doctor if you have Dupuytren's contracture and any of the following:
- Worsening hand pain
- Inability to move the fingers
- Worsening hand stiffness
- Skin redness and pain over the hand
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Last Updated: Feb 15, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Dupuytren's Contracture References
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