Dupuytren's Contracture
What is it? A hand deformity that usually develops over years. The condition affects a layer of tissue that lies under the skin of your palm (fascia). Knots of tissue form under the skin, eventually creating a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position.
Common Symptoms: Thickening of the skin on the palm, painless lumps or nodules, and cords of tissue that pull fingers (most commonly the ring and pinky fingers) toward the palm.
Our Approach: Treatment depends on the severity of the contracture. For early stages, we monitor progress. For more advanced cases that limit function, Dr. Traverso offers multiple solutions, including enzyme injections (collagenase) to dissolve the cord and minimally invasive surgical procedures to release it, restoring finger extension.