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When should someone have surgery for dupuytren's disease?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Dupuytren's: http://www.handctr.com/dupuytrens-disease-faq.html nerve, tendon, infection and other issues can occur stiffness infection, bleeding swelling are all possible recently many have sought alternative ways to treat this here is a podcast that details that as well http://www.Handsurgerypodcast.Com/dupuytrens-disease.Html.

Answered 11/19/2014

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Degree ofContracture: It depends whether the contracture is progressing or interfering with use of the hand. i recommend early minimally invasive treatment with NA or Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) before the contracture gets too significant. http://centraljersethand.com

Answered 3/5/2015

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