Ledderhose disease symptoms
Common symptoms of Ledderhose disease include:
- Lumps growing and causing problems when trying to put on shoes
- Pain or discomfort in your foot when walking or running
- Tightening of the skin on the underside of the foot
Who does Ledderhose disease affect?
Ledderhose disease usually occurs in middle-aged and older people, though it can develop in younger adults too. You may be more prone to the disease if you have:
- Dupuytren’s contracture (around 50% of Ledderhose patients have Dupuytren’s contracture too)
- A family history of either Ledderhose disease or Dupuytren’s contracture
Ledderhose disease causes
There’s no single cause for Ledderhose disease, but there are several risk factors that are associated with developing the condition:
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Liver disease
- Medication for epilepsy
- Injury or surgery to the foot
Most UK Medical Insurances Cover This Treatment
Radiotherapy treatment at Dupuytren’s UK is covered by most major private medical insurance providers and we also offer a range of self-pay options.
Your treatment at Dupuytren’s UK can be funded by a number of private medical insurance providers including Bupa, Vitality and WPA. Other private medical insurance providers may fund your treatment on a case-by-case basis. All our services are available for patients who are looking to self-pay too. We accept a variety of payment methods and will provide you with a detailed quote for your treatment. If you’d like an estimate of the costs for your care, contact us through the “Contact” page.
