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Xiaflex Injection Procedure

Posted by Chad Micucci, M.D.

Sep 21, 2016 11:12:32 AM

What a Patient Can Expect When Coming to Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates for Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture is described as a proliferation of tissue, or a “cord,” underneath the skin. It most commonly affects the hand, in between the ring and pinky finger. Those coming to Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates for treatment can expect options, as well as information about each of these options.

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Topics: Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand Pain

Have Dupuytren’s Contracture? Xiaflex May Help.

Posted by Chad Micucci, M.D.

Sep 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM

Xiaflex Can Treat Dupuytren's Contracture

Xiaflex (Colleganase clostridium histolyticum) is a prescription medication for adults suffering from Dupuytren’s Contracture, a soft tissue problem that causes contractures in the hand. It has been on the market since 2010 and is the only non-invasive medicine for Dupuytren’s Contracture.

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Topics: Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand Pain

What is Dupuytren's Contracture?

Posted by Chad Micucci, M.D.

Sep 7, 2016 3:04:55 PM

What is Dupuytren's Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture is described as a proliferation (or a cord) of tissue underneath the skin, usually in the hand, and around the ring and pinky fingers. As this tissue builds up, Dupuytren's causes the fingers to bend, thus creating a contracture.

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Topics: Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand Pain