Dupuytren's contracture

Treatment:

Exercises, warm water baths, or splints may be helpful. The progression of the contracture is monitored. Surgery may be performed to release the contracture, depending on the severity of the condition. Normal movement of the fingers is usually restored by surgery followed by physical therapy exercises for the hand.

Expectations (prognosis):

The disorder progresses at an unpredictable rate. Surgical treatment can usually restore normal movement to the fingers.

Complications:

• inability to use the hand

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate you may have this disorder.