Non Surgical Treatment for Dupuytren's Contracture

  Knuckle pads are noncancerous growths on the joints of your toes and fingers. They are also known as   knuckle pads Dupuytren's disease . What causes knuckle pads? Knuckle pads are fibromatosis, a type of condition resulting in the formation of noncancerous tumors beneath your skin. Some fibromatoses run in families, while others are caused without a family history. You may be likely to develop  knuckle pads Dupuytren's disease   if you have: Dupuytren's contracture. Ledderhose disease causes growths below your feet. Peyronie's disease. What are the symptoms of knuckle pads? If you have knuckle pads, you may see a few bumps on the knuckles of your toes or fingers. These bumps are usually: Painless Skin-colored Solid and firm Are knuckle pads contagious? Knuckle pads Dupuytren's disease  is not a contagious illness. You cannot "get" knuckle pads from another person, but this condition runs in families. Are knuckle pads dangerous?...

Dupuytren's contracture is a disease that develops when the fibrous layer of the tissue that lies underneath the palm gets affected. In some patients, it interferes with your hand's functions and makes it difficult to perform daily activities. There is no specific cause of Dupuytren's contracture. However, genetics is mostly considered a major cause of this. There are a few best treatments for Dupuytren's contracture which are available.  Here are some things that you must know before moving on to them: Symptom At first, you might notice small lump or nodules in the palm of your hand. Initially, the nodules feel tender to touch. With the progress of contracture, their tenderness usually goes away. In a later stage, those nodules thicken and contract and forms dense and tough cords of tissue under your skin. These cords restrict the fingers and thumb from straightening or from spreading apart. As it progresses, your fingers s...