The enzyme injection includes collagenase clostridium histolyticum, an enzyme meant to soften and weaken the diseased tissue cords that cause fingers to contract. Further treatment options, such as the minimally invasive needle aponeurotonomy, can also be an alternative to traditional surgery.
The discussion focuses on many topics, including the clinical value of alternative treatment and the risks involved in the procedure.
Read the AAOS Now article on treatment for Dupuytren contracture.
Read other coverage on AAOS:
– AAOS Supports Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements But Urges Physicians to Educate Patients First
– AAOS: Surgical Error Data for Orthopedics May Be Misleading
