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Dupuytren's Contracture

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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)
Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)
Ketoprofen (Orudis)

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Last Updated: Aug 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Dupuytren's Contracture References:

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Wilbrand S, Ekbom A, Gerdin B. A cohort study linked increased mortality in patients treated surgically for Dupuytren's contracture. J Clin Epidemiol. 2005 Jan;58(1):68-74.