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Dupuytren's disease is an abnormal thickening of the fascia, or tissue beneath the skin, in the palm of the hand. Patients with Dupuytren's disease will notice palpable nodules and tight cords in their palm and fingers. As Dupuytren's disease progresses, the thickened fascia of the palm will cause the fingers to bend into the palm. This is called a contracture. Dupuytren's disease is typically not painful, although there may be some discomfort as the nodules and cords grow beneath the skin.

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Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Northwest Primary and Specialty Care North Seattle

11011 Meridian Ave. N., Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-520-5000
Fax: 206-368-6361

Driving Directions to Northwest Primary and Specialty Care North Seattle

From I-5

• Take exit 173.
• Turn West on Northgate Way.
• At Meridian Ave. North, turn right (north).
• Clinic will be on your left.

PARKING

Free parking is available at Northwest Primary and Specialty Care North Seattle

Surgical Procedure

• After the procedure, your finger(s) will be numb for a few hours. You will have a bulky soft gauze dressing applied to protect your hand and wound.
• You may have swelling and bruising in the treated hand. To help minimize these symptoms, limit movement of the treated hand and keep it elevated.
• You may use ice as needed to reduce swelling.
• You will be able to drive yourself home following your appointment.
• You will be given a prescription for pain medication.

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