How Dupuytren's Disease Typically Progresses And Where Different Treatments Fit
Dupuytren's treatments are typically used at different stages of Dupuytren's disease. The diagram in this section provides a simplified overview.
Dupuytren's disease does not affect everyone in the same way. Some people develop a small lump that changes very little over many years. Others experience progression, with increasing nodules, extension of cords and eventually bending of the fingers.
Understanding where you sit on this journey is often the key to deciding whether treatment may be appropriate.
