Dupuytren’s contracture is a common condition that affects up to two million people in the United Kingdom (3% of the population). Most cases occur in middle-aged and older people, but it can develop in younger adults.
Diagnosis of Dupuytren’s contracture is relatively simple. Your doctor should be able to give you an accurate diagnosis after a few questions and close examination of your hands, which will enable them to rule out any other possible causes for your problem. Generally, no tests or scans are needed.
Radiotherapy, or radiation treatment, is a non-invasive procedure which uses high energy X-rays and other beams, such as electrons, to treat disease. It’s most often used in high doses to treat cancer, but it can also be used in lower doses to treat non-cancerous (benign) conditions including early-stage Dupuytren’s disease.
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.
Appointments with Dr Shaffer take place in London, Guildford and Nottingham. Treatment can be delivered in any of 15 centres around the UK (Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Cromwell, Elstree, Guildford, London Cromwell, Wimbledon Cancer Centre London, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford, Portsmouth, Southampton, Windsor). See below for details:
