Your treatment pathway explained
Find out more about this common condition that causes a thickening of tissue under the skin.
Your consultant’s guide to Dupuytren’s disease
What problems does it cause
- uncomfortable lumps in the palm of the hand
- fingers which gradually bend in towards the palm
- problems with the fingers catching during daily activities
What solutions can be offered
- local anaesthetic release in simple cases
- general anaesthetic to remove the disease from the hand
- other options are available in difficult cases, which can be discussed where relevant
Your specialist physiotherapist guide to recovery after your Dupuytren’s surgery
Dressings Clinic with Sister Andrea Hinchliffe
Outpatients clinic to support you with your dressings after surgery.
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