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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Dupuytren's Contracture
Question: I've been diagnosed with Duprenchin Contracture on my right palm. I have some pain but no loss of mobility. Down the road has any alternatives to surgery proven successful. I'm 67 and very active
Brief Answer:
Needle insertion and puncture, minimally invasive fasciectomy, injection
Detailed Answer:
No there.
Thanks for the query.
There are alternatives like physiotherapy and stretching, hot fomentation, needle insertion and puncture of the tight fascia, steroid injection into the contracture site, minimally invasive surgical fasciectomy.
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Good results have been found with the open surgical procedure as well as needle insertion.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Needle insertion and puncture, minimally invasive fasciectomy, injection
Detailed Answer:
No there.
Thanks for the query.
There are alternatives like physiotherapy and stretching, hot fomentation, needle insertion and puncture of the tight fascia, steroid injection into the contracture site, minimally invasive surgical fasciectomy.
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Good results have been found with the open surgical procedure as well as needle insertion.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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