Dupuytren’s Contracture Care at University of Colorado Hospital

Why Choose Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture at University of Colorado Hospital?

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We offer the only Hand Center in the region that is part of an academic center. Our doctors have written textbook chapters on hand diseases, including Dupuytren’s contracture, and participate in research projects. Our doctors all hold Certificates of Added Quality in Surgery of the Hand, and practice hand surgery full time.

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?

Dupuytren’s contracture is a rare hand deformity. It occurs when the connective tissue under the skin of the palm thickens and scars. Often, one or more fingers is pulled into a bent position. While the affected fingers can bend in a normal way, they can’t be straightened. This can affect everyday activities.

Dupuytren’s contracture generally is not painful. It affects men more than women, and is more common in older adults. It most commonly affects Caucasian people of Northern European heritage.

Dupuytren’s Contracture Tests and Treatments

Diagnosing Dupuytren’s Contracture

A physical examination is the only way to diagnose Dupuytren’s Contracture.

Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatments

Surgery is the only recommended treatment to remove the diseased tissue that is causing the contractures.

Dupuytren’s Contracture Research

A current Dupuytren’s contracture research study at University of Colorado Hospital compares the functional outcomes of patients who have Dupuytren's tissue removed surgically. The project specifically evaluates how patients' hand function changes depending on how many joints were involved in the contracture.