Dupuytren’s Contracture Viking’s Disease,” a kind of benign disease that affects the connective tissues of the palm of your hands is considered to be a Nordic, or Northern European descent predilection. Furthermore, this inflammatory response elicits a significant decline in hand function and daily life quality which is especially common in the later stages of the condition. Fortunately, to avoid the surgery, there are some alternative treatments available such as Dupuytren’s Wand and Tape which could assist in managing symptoms and possibly postponing surgery for a certain period. Understandi ..read more

Doctors and researchers use the term Dupuytren’s disease interchangeably with Dupuytren’s contracture, a medical condition that affects the palmar fascia, the fibrous tissue between the skin and the palm. This condition causes fingers to curl towards the palms, making daily tasks difficult. While the exact cause of Dupuytren’s disease remains undetermined, some scientists suggest that it may arise from various factors, alongside several other factors. This blog talks about Treatment Alternatives for Dupuytren’s Contracture Let’s first consider factors causing dupuytren’s disease  Genetics ..read more

Autoimmune disorders tend to be quite difficult to diagnose and resolve due to the wide variety of symptoms involved that can sometimes be easily confused with other health diseases. In this blog post, we are going to discover the signs of autoimmune disorders and common symptoms and signs related to autoimmune diseases resulting in their early detection and immediate attention from a medical practitioner. Understanding Autoimmune Disorders Autoimmune diseases are those conditions that alter the immunity system to the point that they attack healthy cells and normal tissues. Symptoms can be the ..read more

Dupuytren’s Contracture is a medical disorder in which the connective tissue beneath the palm stiffens and eventually turns into a scar-like lump over time. Although it isn’t always painful, it does limit the movement of your hands. A hard lump in the palm, generally towards the base of the ring or little finger, is the initial symptom of Dupuytren’s Contracture. The thickening of the skin and underlying nodule usually occurs very slowly. Early-stage Dupuytren’s contracture can be treated at home using Dupuytren’s Wand and Tape. As this condition bends fingers, it becomes difficult t ..read more

Dupuytren’s Contracture or Viking Syndrome is a medical condition that causes hand deformity. It occurs very slowly as soft tissues under the skin start to thicken. As a result, the fingers of the person start to bend towards the palm because of the knot formation. The most affected fingers are generally the middle, ring finger, and pinkie. While the index is affected too, the disease hardly spreads through the thumbs. And while some people suffer from this condition in both hands, it generally affects one hand more prominently than the other. When the Viking’s disease symptoms get s ..read more

Dupuytren’s Contracture or Vikings Disease is caused by an abnormal tightening and thickening of the fascia, under the skin, on the palm.   Dupuytren’s disease is normally a slow and relatively painless medical condition. Initially, soft lumps and pitted skin start to grow in the palm. Over time it gets thick, and a rope-like nodule is developed that pulls the fingers towards the palm into a bent position. These cords make it difficult to stretch the fingers or rest your hand flat on any surface. The little and ring fingers are usually affected; however, it may affect any or all the finge ..read more

For a long time, the treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture was limited to surgical procedures. It includes Fasciotomy, Subtotal Palmar Fasciectomy, Steroid injects, and more. However, these surgical procedures don’t guarantee safe and accurate results. Now you can easily find safe and effective non-surgical treatments for Dupuytren’s Contracture (early stage) that provides great results within a few days.   How to diagnose Dupuytren’s Contracture? To diagnose Dupuytren’s Contracture, your doctor will check the hands for pitted marks, dimples, thickened skin, lumps, ben ..read more

Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition that slowly causes the connective tissue under the skin of your palm to thicken and become a scar-like nodule, limiting the activity of your hand. However, although Dupuytren’s isn’t always painful, it does limit movement. The thickened tissue pushes some fingers – usually your ring and pinky fingers – to curl in toward your palm. The thick tissue, called contracture, causes bending.  These nodules can develop together and form tight, restricting cords, limiting finger extension and resulting in contractures. Usually located in the palm of the hand a ..read more

No matter who you are or what you do for a living, we all use our hands all day, every day. So, if you do end up with Dupuytren’s Contracture, it can be a real pain. The condition starts as a thickened piece of skin on the palm of your hand. The disease is progressive, so as it worsens, the hardened tissue creates cords that can eventually bend the fingers into the hands center. The condition usually affects the ring and little finger and can be found on both hands. There are over 200,000 cases in the United States every year.    Dupuytren’s Contracture is most common in men over 40 ..read more

Did you know that there was a time when two time Superbowl champion John Elway was unable to pick up a football?  John Elway was first the first pick in the 1983 draft; he spent his entire career with the Denver Broncos franchise. Today John Elway is the president of football operations and general manager of the Denver Broncos. There was a time, though, when this Hall of Famer could not throw his famous spiral; what would possibly cause that to happen? He was suffering from a common disease known as Dupuytren’s Contracture; there are over 200,000 cases in the United States every year. &n ..read more