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Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Treatment for Dupuytren's contracture includes:
  • Corticosteroid injections for Dupuytren's contracture
  • Physical therapy for Dupuytren's contracture
    • To improve finger strength and range of motion
  • Surgery for Dupuytren's contracture:
    • To restore normal motion of the tendons
    • Conventional open surgery
  • Needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's contracture
    • Has been suggested as an option to conventional open surgery.
  • Dupuytren's contracture clinical trials
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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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