Dupuytren's Disease
Dr. Karlstad has consolidated information from reliable sources to further educate you about this condition. Click the images below below to for information and videos which explain this condition. There are three forms of treatment Dr. Karlstad employs for Dupuytren's Disease: Surgery, Needle Aponeurotomy, and Enzyme Injection. Then click the teal button below to learn about your own Dupuytren's Treatment Experience with Dr. Karlstad. Not every patient is a good candidate for each intervention. Talk to Dr. Karlstad about which approach may be best for you.
Everything you need to know about your Dupuytren's Treatment Experience with Dr. Karlstad
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This information is from the American Association for Hand Surgery
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This information is from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
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This is a detailed video that discusses the causes and treatment of Dupuytren's disease. It addresses Surgery, Enzyme Injection, and Needle Aponeurotomy as well as the potential risks with these procedures.
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This written information is from the company which makes Xiaflex. This Enzyme Injection, also called Claustridium Hystolyticum, destroys the contracted tissue in the palm to allow for finger extension.
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This information is from WebMD
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This is an educational video on Dupuytren's Disease created by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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