What is dupuytren’s contracture?
当手掌上的皮肤慢慢变厚变紧时就出现掌腱膜挛缩症。该病会迫使手指像爪子一样向手掌弯曲，可能影响到任何一根手指，但大部分情况下会影响无名指，然后是小指，然后是中指。
It can limit movement in your hands. This can make it hard to do some tasks. While the cause is unknown, some research suggests it may be passed down through families. This skin concern is also linked to health concerns like epilepsy, alcoholism and diabetesDiabetes is a life-long metabolic disease where the body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use the insulin it makes. This causes high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can cause damage to various organs over time if not properly managed.
What will my GP do now for my dupuytren’s contracture?
Some people can have Dupuytren’s Contracture and not need treatment at all. Sometimes surgery can help. Your 全科医生General Practitioner will talk to you about the right treatment for you and will refer you to a surgeon if needed.
没有足够的研究支持使用手部治疗、夹板、运动或类固醇注射来治疗这一病症。
What will my GP do in the future for my dupuytren’s contracture?
家庭医生会不时与你联系，看看你的情况如何。如果症状加重，家庭医生可能会将你转诊给外科医生。
如果做了手术，家庭医生可能会安排让你在恢复期间使用夹板，可能需要佩戴夜间夹板三个月。
手部功能可能需要几个月才能恢复正常。在这段时间里，伤口可能会疼痛。手术后，家庭医生还可能会将你转诊给专科医生进行手部治疗。
