Dupuytren (DOO-puh-tren) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern ...

In mice, the drug bortezomib preserved muscle growth and prevented loss of elbow and shoulder motion in conditions resembling cerebral palsy and newborn brachial plexus injury, the most common causes ...

Dupuytren contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent.

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 ...

We thank Drs Patrick, Farmer and Bromwich for their interest in our paper. In their letter they raised four main issues: contracture is not solely due to the loss of sarcomeres in muscles but also due ...

Arthrogryposis is when a baby has one or more permanently-extended joints, known as contracture, at birth. Arthrogryposis is often manageable and does not typically affect life expectancy. A ...