Dupuytren contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent.
Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...
If you have Dupuytren's contracture, you're likely familiar with the many nonsurgical ways to manage the condition, including hand exercises, physical therapy, and injections. While these treatments ...
Treatment options for Dupuytren’s contracture include limited fasciectomy and collagenase injection, but data comparing the two approaches are lacking. New research findings are summarized in a short ...
Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) is a brand-name injection that’s prescribed for Peyronie’s disease and Dupuytren’s contracture in adults. As with other drugs, Xiaflex can cause side ...
In a large, head-to-head trial pitting collagenase injections against limited fasciotomy as treatments for Dupuytren's contracture, the knife won. In the open-label trial, self-reported hand health ...
MALVERN, Pa., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo, Inc. (OTCQX: NDOI) announced today that data related to the use of XIAFLEX® (collagenase clostridium histolyticum, or CCH) for the treatment of ...
The study also showed that if the contracture was corrected to 0˚ to 5˚ of flexion, recurrence rates were significantly lower and required no additional therapy. 12 In addition, most patients maintain ...
If you have Peyronie’s disease or Dupuytren’s contracture, your doctor might suggest Xiaflex as a treatment option for you. Xiaflex is a prescription drug used as a short-term treatment for these ...