Dupuytren's contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture: the Viking disease explained

Por Mr Andrew Fitzgerald
2024-04-25

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition affecting the hand and fingers, which can leave the patient unable to straighten their fingers. Experienced orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Fitzgerald explains. Ver más

Psoriasis, keloid scarring, arthritis and many more: Could radiotherapy be the answer?

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
2024-04-25

Radiotherapy, traditionally used to treat cancer, can also be beneficial to patients with benign conditions such as psoriasis, arthritis and keloid scarring. In this illuminating article, highly respected radiotherapy specialist and consultant clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer gives an expert guide to radiotherapy for benign conditions. Ver más

Handy to know: All about hand surgery

Por Mr Andreas Baumann
2024-04-25

Surgery can address severe symptoms that patients can experience for various common and complex hand conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's contracture and ligament reconstruction. Here to provide a detailed look at what’s involved in hand operations, how effective hand surgery can be and when surgery is suitable is leading consultant hand and shoulder surgeon, Mr Andreas Baumann. Ver más

Dupuytren’s contracture: A guide to surgical and non-surgical treatment

Por Mr Stephen Lipscombe
2024-04-24

For patients with Dupuytren’s contracture, the range of both surgical and non-surgical treatment options available helps most people to manage their condition effectively. In this informative article, highly revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Stephen Lipscombe details the available options and also discusses the most common ways the condition can affect the hand's function. Ver más