Medical articles of Dupuytren’s contracture

05/03/2026
Mr Simon Harrison
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Surgery for Dupuytren’s disease - Does it solve the problem?
Understanding how Dupuytren’s contracture develops, and how surgery works can help explain what outcomes to expect.
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04/12/2025
Mr Ravi Mallina
Consultant Wrist, Hand and Elbow Surgeon
Dupuytren’s contracture: When you need surgery
Knowing when surgery is recommended for Dupuytren's contracture helps you make informed decisions about treatment.
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28/11/2025
Mr Phillip Johnston
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon with hand and wrist expertise
Getting back to normal after surgery for Dupuytren's contracture: Recovery time and what results to expect
Dupuytren's contracture surgery helps to restore hand function and makes everyday tasks easier. Understanding what recovery involves can help patients prepare and know what outcomes are realistic.
06/11/2025
Mr Mark Foster
Consultant hand and plastic surgeon
Is surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture worth it?
While mild cases of Dupuytren’s contracture may not need treatment, surgery is often recommended when hand function becomes limited. But is it worth it, and what should patients expect?
01/10/2025
Mr Andrew Rogers
Orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon
Dupuytren’s disease: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Here to tell us all about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Dupuytren’s disease is leading orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon, Mr Andrew Rogers.
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22/08/2025
Miss Kerstin Oestreich
Plastic, Cosmetic and Hand Surgeon
Hand surgery: All about Dupuytren’s contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition affecting the connective tissue in the palm of the hand. It causes the fingers, most commonly the ring and little fingers, to gradually bend towards the palm.
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19/08/2025
Mr Philip Mathew
Hand and wrist surgeon
What causes Dupuytren’s contracture and who is most at risk?
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that affects the hand, in which the fingers gradually bend towards the palm and cannot be fully straightened. While it is not usually painful, it can interfere with everyday tasks as it progresses. In this article, an orthopaedic surgeon explains the main causes of Dupuytren’s contracture and which people are more likely to develop it.
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04/07/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Dupuytren’s contracture: Causes, treatment options, and when to consider surgery
In this article, Mr Iain McGraw, a highly esteemed consultant hand and orthopaedic surgeon, tells us all about Dupuytren’s contracture, including when patients should consider surgery for the condition.
17/01/2025
Mr Alexander Magnussen
Consultant Upper Limb and Hand Surgeon
A guide to Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren's contracture is a relatively common condition that affects the hands, often interfering with daily activities like gripping or writing. While it progresses slowly and is usually painless, it can significantly impact quality of life if left untreated. Leading consultant upper limb and hand surgeon Mr Alexander Magnussen answers some common questions about Dupuytren's contracture, helping you recognise its signs, understand its causes, and explore treatment options.
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30/10/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Getting a grasp on Dupuytren's contracture
If you are struggling with your fingers bending in and stubbornly refusing to budge, it’s not that they’re mutinous nor developing a mind of their own. You might be dealing with Dupuytren’s contracture, a chronic condition that causes the fingers to freeze in place.