Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum has revolutionized treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture. In ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Finger pain can be caused by acute injuries, overuse injuries, and ...

In the coming months you may hear about a new drug for treating cellulite, called Xiaflex. The pharmaceutical manufacturer that makes it just began clinical trials of its effects in January. I am not ...

Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) is a brand-name injection that’s prescribed for Peyronie’s disease and Dupuytren’s contracture in adults. As with other drugs, Xiaflex can cause side ...

Dupuytren's contracture, also known as Dupuytren's disease, occurs with a thickening of the tissue fibers in the layer below the palm and skin of the fingers. The condition often does not cause pain, ...

Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...

May 1, 2006 — Editor's Note: Dupuytren's contracture is a progressively debilitating hand disease that involves an abnormal thickening and contracture of tough tissue in the palm, causing the fingers ...

Tendon repair is surgery done to treat a torn or otherwise damaged tendon. Tendons are the soft, band-like tissues that connect muscles to bone. When the muscles contract, the tendons pull the bones ...

Your muscles and bones work together to support your movement. A tendon is what attaches muscle to bone. They link your bones and muscles and allow them to move together during activity. Tendons ...

If you have Peyronie’s disease or Dupuytren’s contracture, your doctor might suggest Xiaflex as a treatment option for you. Xiaflex is a prescription drug used as a short-term treatment for these ...