What are some treatment options for Dupuytren's contracture?

Treatment options for Dupuytren's contracture include needling, enzyme injections and surgery, all of which are procedures for breaking apart the cords that are pulling the fingers toward the palm, explains Mayo Clinic. The procedure chosen is dependent on the severity of the symptoms and any other medical issues involved.

Needling is the process of puncturing the skin with a needle to break the tissue cords that cause the contracture. Enzyme injections soften the cords to weaken them enough that a doctor's manual manipulations can break the cords. Surgery is used only in advanced cases and uses surgical means to remove the contracture, notes Mayo Clinic.