Are Your Fingers Curving? Dupuytren's Contracture

In this informative video, we dive deep into Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that affects the hand's connective tissue, leading to thickening and shortening of the fingers. Discover what causes this condition, its symptoms, and how it can impact daily life. We’ll explore the latest treatment options available, including surgical interventions, to help you or a loved one manage this condition effectively. Whether you’re looking for answers or seeking support, this video provides essential insights and practical advice.

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[carolynkotlas]

I have had the contracture in my right pinky finger for many years. The hand specialist I initially consulted did not think it required any medical intervention. Although the contracture worsened a little over the years, it hasn’t affected other fingers on either hand. Despite the contracture, I am able to carry on my normal tasks. I knit and crochet with no difficulty. I mainly have to be careful washing my face so that I don’t poke myself with that finger. 😄 At age 77 I think I will just continue to live with it and not consider surgery. Thank you for this very informative episode!

[rreiter]

You have no idea how nice it is to put your hand flat under your pillow or play guitar again. Mine started middle and ring finger around age 40 and I ignored it for a decade until one about 90 degrees. I wish I hadn't waited. Surgery fixed it, physiotherapy + scar massage returned utility and appearance to almost entirely normal. Now after another 10 years still a happy hand.

[wayne.edward.clarke]

Another episode I wasn't going to watch, since it wasn't about a condition I had any reason to think might affect me, but I watched it anyway, and I'm glad I did. It was interesting, entertaining, and I value the understanding. By far the best medical channel on YouTube. You have my vote for the coolest guys on the internet.

[vickiepatterson]

Here in America, we have constant commercials for prescription medications. Like we're going to ask our doctor for a specific prescription after hearing the 30 side effects of that medicine.🙄
We also have a commercial for this disease. But the commercial isn't for any medicine, it's informing us where to go and who to see for treatment.
It's really refreshing to see an informative commercial instead of trying to cram more prescriptions down us!
This video was also helpful for potential treatment! To finally have a solution without pharmaceuticals!
There's a time and place for prescription medication but not broadcasting it constantly on our TV's!
As if the commercials weren't bad enough, now they're singing and dancing so you don't forget them. Our commercials are getting out of hand!
Thanks for another great video!👍

[joanwootton]

My father had Dupuytren’s Contracture in his little finger. He never had surgery because he had a heart condition and his heart specialist recommended he not have the surgery. Both my older brother and my older sister had it. My sister had the surgery twice and was told she could not have it again because she made too much scar tissue. So far, at the age of 71, I have not developed it, but I am constantly on the look out. Thank you for the information.

[WillNewcomb]

Thank you. My dad suffered badly in both hands. 10 years ago I noticed lumps in my palms which the doctor confirmed was DC. Now at 75 my hands don't seem to have deteriorated and fingers don't appear to have curled. Fingers crossed haha!!!

[nemo]

Important for everyone. We all use our hands every day, constantly. It would be nice if we all had doctors this good.

[Beruthiel]

When I was younger it was known as the Viking disease, and, my family is from the northeast of England but we also have Irish and Scottish ancestry, so it wasn't surprising when my male cousin, the next in age after me of all us cousins, developed a severe case of Dupuytren's. I have right hand palm lumps but no contracture, just a not quite flat hand, and no pain.
Our family DNA shows us as having several percentage points of Scandinavian as well as our Celtic heritage.
I recently read that the Viking or Celtic tags for this disease are not in fact correct.
The reason it is mostly found in northern Europeans has been linked to having Neanderthal genes.
I found that so interesting, and I rather like knowing we have a genetic link to those humans who were there before home sapiens showed up
We were here first! 😉
I'm very glad to have lived till now, long enough to learn so much about our beginnings and evolution through DNA research, as well as the history of all species.
As Spock said, fascinating. 🤔😎

[robinwheeler]

Good information. I am 70, have DC in both hands, had Xiaflex treatment on one hand four years ago then a few months later had surgery on the other hand both by a hand specialist. Both hands are pretty much back to where I started, I just really wish I had been informed of the possibility that it would come back. And by the way, the Xiaflex was much more painful than the surgery! Love you guys!

[lulamamie]

Yes, I have Dupuytren’s Contracture in both of my hands. My sister also has it. I went to an Orthopedic Doctor early on. He told me about all of the options that you discussed in this video. I have many lumps in both hands, but I do not have any fingers pulling towards the palm of my hand, yet. 🎉 My hands do not hurt at all. The only thing I have are the lumps. My mother waited toooo long (way back when) to have the surgery. Her fingers never straightened back out. I on the other hand, with the information I now have, will not wait as long as my mother. Perhaps “they” didn’t have the knowledge back then that we have now? I am 66 yo now. My mother probably had her surgery when she was about the age that I am now. The advancement in Medicine is awesome!!

Thank you Docs for this video!!! I did share it with my sister ❤🎉

[angelhelp]

77-year-old brother dealt with the left ringfinger for a few months and had the needle treatment. About 2 1/2 months later, it was as if he had never been treated. Just for the record, he’s a lifetime teetotaler.

[bethstewart]

These docs are great, just plain language (and a bit of humour). I have a thumb that won't straighten, never knew why. Now I know.

[chrispage]

this is EXACTLY what I have. It causes me no pain, nor discomfort, but I would like to get it treated. Thanks so much for this info…now to find a hand surgeon…thanks a million!

[corgigal]

Good to hear option for needle aponeurotomy was mentioned as a treatment offered in Canada. I have yet to find a plastic surgeon or doctor aware of this in Calgary. They all just say come back for surgery when it gets worse.

[cathylaycock]

My 93 yr old neighbour has this on both her hands. She’s had a plastic joint in a thumb, now she can’t use her thumb. Her fingers on both hands are causing the contractions. Surgeons have cut the tendons, (at least that’s what she said was done), but her fingers went right back in less than 2 months. She’s given up on it years ago and deals with with it to the best of her ability. Another neighbour and I help her where we can. She also has younger friends that visit regularly and also help her out. 😊❤️

[pastorcdb]

I'm having surgery this Tuesday from this.

[geraldoreyes]

I have that in both hands. I just found out today from a doctor who told me that wasn’t work related as I thought it was. I wish I had seen this video before. Thanks for the information.❤

[MynewTennesseeHome]

WOW, I just got some of those this summer along my life line in my right palm. I was initially worried about cancer. It isn't affecting my hand/finger mobility. I stretch regularly.

[constantinedimopoulos]

Great video. I have recently been diagnosed with the condition. The advice I received at this point was to monitor it, and if it gets worse, I would be referred to a Plastic Surgeon. It was surprisingly diagnosed with an MRI referral as opposed to an observational diagnosis. I can flatten my hand, and it doesn’t bother me much but it is sometimes annoying.

[melissaking]

I have it in both hands for about 20 years. One hand has been treated twice with Xyaflex. It will need another treatment soon as I now have a cord between my thumb and pointer finger. Very painful when opening jars or using my hand to hold something. The other hand needed surgery to cut the cord between thumb and finger. Also that pinkie is permanently crooked. I had a TKR a few months ago. Many thanks to the docs for their excellent advice. I am 72 and female and Norwegian/Swedish.