What Is Dupuytren's Contracture?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Medication
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, it may be necessary to treat the condition to restore mobility and make the patient more comfortable. One way to achieve this is to inject enzymes into the affected area that will help to break down the bands of collagen.
Moving the fingers will then help to break the bands, allowing the fingers to be moved again. Other treatments will involve injections of corticosteroid to help slow the spread of the condition and reduce inflammation and pain. Aponeurotomy is also sometimes performed, which means that the bands are broken up by tiny hypodermic needles.
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