Dupuytren

La contrattura di Dupuytren è una condizione cronica della mano che progressivamente provoca una o più dita per piegarsi in una posizione permanente (di solito l'anulare seguita dal dito, dal cuore e dalle dita), limitando la funzione in mano.

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Dupuytren’s contracture: the Viking disease explained

Mr Andrew Fitzgerald
2024-11-23

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition affecting the hand and fingers, which can leave the patient unable to straighten their fingers. Experienced orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Fitzgerald explains. Mostrare di più

What is Dupuytren’s disease?

Mr James Nicholl
2024-11-23

Dupuytren’s disease or Dupuytren’s contracture is sometimes called the ‘Viking disease’ because it is most commonly found in countries which were invaded by the Vikings. It is a common disease affecting the hands, which usually presents itself in middle age or later in life and is more common in men than women. Mr James Nicholl walks us through this condition and how it can be treated. Mostrare di più

Frequently asked questions about Dupuytren's contracture

Mr Tim Halsey
2024-11-22

Dupuytren's contracture is a condition which causes fingers to bend, resulting in difficulty in straightening them. Experienced consultant hand and wrist surgeon Mr Tim Halsey explains the condition, including its symptoms, causes and treatment options. Mostrare di più

Man's olive skinned arm and hand in a thumbs up sign

Handy to know: All about hand surgery

Mr Andreas Baumann
2024-11-22

Surgery can address severe symptoms that patients can experience for various common and complex hand conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's contracture and ligament reconstruction. Here to provide a detailed look at what’s involved in hand operations, how effective hand surgery can be and when surgery is suitable is leading consultant hand and shoulder surgeon, Mr Andreas Baumann. Mostrare di più

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- Chirurgia della mano
- Dupuytren
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Mr Patrick Gillespie
Chirurgia plastica, estetica e riparatrice

Esperto in:
- verruche
- Tunnel carpale
- Dupuytren
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Traumatologia

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Esperto in:
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- Dupuytren
- Dita a scatto
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Oncologia radioterapica

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Esperto in:
- Artrosi
- Dupuytren
- cicatrici cheloidi
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Traumatologia

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Esperto in:
- Tunnel carpale
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