Trigger finger versus Dupuytren's contracture: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Learn how you can tell the difference between TRIGGER FINGER and DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE with this easy to understand explanation.

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This video is for educational and demonstration purposes only and is not to be used as a replacement for seeking medical advice or treatment of your condition. Virtual Hand Care, or its members, do not offer medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Please know that performing any exercise or program is solely at your own risk.

[donnamayoh]

Would like a video specific to dupuytrens and what exercises to do to avoid progression of the condition.

[debrayanke]

I have a Dupuytren's Contracture in my left hand and it does have a achy cramping feeling.

[selmatischer]

Thank you for your very clear explanations. I have Dupuytren's and am playing a lot of piano. I just reached 80 years old and would like to continue Playing as long as possible. Am going to look through your videos to do some of your exercises. Not yet at the stage of contractures but experience some pain and especially stiffness when playing.

[BEVHARSTON]

I disagree that dupuytrens isn't painful. I find it very painful

[latnluvsbaby]

I got Dupuytren's at age 49 my hands have an achy dull feeling most the time and feels like electric shock at times trying to do things. I have no contractions about 4 soft nodules and a few light cords trying to come through. And according to a Dupuytren's forum most of us have pain, but some do not. You definitely have pain when you're fingers get bent because that is not the nature of your fingers. Thanks for sharing, this is a good explanation to share with my friends when trying to explain DC.

[mikewoodley]

This was very helpful, thank you. I have Dupuytrens, it returned in left little finger after radiation therapy. Have a referral to see what a plastic surgeon can do for me here in 🇨🇦

[deborahbehan]

Thank you for your videos. I had trigger finger surgery on two fingers and my thumb a couple of weeks ago now. Your exercises have helped me gain strength and mobility in my right hand. I continue to make progress slowly. Thank you for explaining the exercises and the causes and remedy for each type of hand issue.

[smg]

I have both trigger thumb and Dupuytren’s in both hands. Seeing a hand specialist tomorrow…..Just had rotator cuff surgery recently. Yay me!

[jclark]

Thanks for the channel. I just had PNF by Dr Pess in NJ for the 2nd time for Dup. I am a PT but not a hand specialist so your extensor exercises were a great review. (different video) I would like to say from personal experience that the sooner the better for needle fasciotomy and don't settle for a surgeon that tells you that PNF only works on MP joints. If your PIP is involved see a different surgeon. Recovery can be quick and amazing if you see a good surgeon. Seeing an CHT for a night splint and for active extension exercises after is imperative for good result. Thanks for all you do!

[jeannot]

Thank you so much for this video! I LOVE how you explain the differences and you take the time to repeat the most important informations!!

[LaureOlsonFriesen]

I’m a 61 year old woman with Dupuytren’s. It IS painful

[bootman]

Thank you for this. I had xiaflex a couple years ago and the recovery was amazing. I now have friends who I think have trigger finger and need to see a hand specialist, so I forwarded this video to them.

[bunnybishop]

Thanks. This was most helpful. Your description was almost 100% spot on for my having a trigger finger of the right hand ring finger. It’s now becoming painful and it does get stuck during the day, often enough. In the beginning I only noticed it when I would wake up in the mornings.
I would like to see the video you mentioned. How do I go about that? Thanks very much for your clarity.🙋🏼‍♀️☺️✋🏻

[kerrypattison-christie]

Thankyou for your excellent video. I am an artist and crazy diy-er. I’ve been petrified that I have Dupuyrens. Due to see hand therapist. I have pain and clicking. Feeling comforted by your video- I think I may sleep tonight now!

[DB-cxcb]

Michelle After listening to this my snap crackle pop in thumb must be a trigger condition. I recently purchased a brace at the local medical supply store, as I explained to the assistant how my thumb was popping and he agrees with your assessment.
I will follow your exercises. Thank you, very informative.

[BobHuebsch]

That’s an excellent explanation, I just had surgery for both.

[ee]

great explanation of the 2. thanks!

FWIW, i had trigger finger in my thumb several years ago (back in the 1990's). it was diagnosed by my doctor at the time and he told me that surgery was an option, but success was very minimal. as a result, i opted to not do the surgery. as you stated in the video, my thumb at the time would "click" and sometimes only if i used my other hand to force it. it was very uncomfortable.

i studied different possible solutions (i'm big into natural meds). i eventually found a glucosamine/chondroitin combo capsule (i always go for quality over price). based on the bottle's dosage for regular maintenance, i decided to double it since i needed more than "regular maintenance". i followed this dosage for a week or so, then upped the amount. to make a long story longer.... i eventually maxed out at 15 capsules 3x/day (that's 45 capsules/day!). sure, it was expensive, but in the long run, after several months of taking this dosage, the trigger finger TOTALLY went away (i knew i was on the right track because it was slowly improving at the dosage that i was taking). once it was all better, i slowly tapered off the dosage, making sure i paid attention to whether or not the trigger finger issue returned. since it didn't, i kept decreasing the dosage until i was totally off the capsules (took about a year or so. i don't remember the exact time frames as this was back in the 1990's). to date, i haven't had to go back on it and the trigger finger has not returned. after being healed of the trigger finger i've had full function of my thumb (something my doctor told me i probably would never have, had i gotten surgery). keep in mind, i am NOT a doctor, i am NOT trying to diagnose anybody's condition, and i am NOT saying this will work for anyone who has trigger finger. all i am doing is reporting what i did and the outcome that i have had.

[melissagibson]

You are awesome! Thank you for your videos they’re really help me especially when I can’t afford to see a specialist.

[rayyork]

Thank you, very helpful. Would like to know more about home treatment for Trigger Finger.

[loumckenzie]

Thank you for connecting the Dupuytren Contracture with fascia. I'm working with frequency and I can
set it on fascia. My mother had it and I have it. I've seen you rolling the ball exercises. If you have more than that one exercise, please post.