September 17, 2009 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Arthritis Advisory Committee voted unanimously (12 to 0) yesterday to recommend approval of collagenase clostridium histolyticum ...

About Dupuytren's ContractureDC is a lifelong condition that may get worse over time. It's caused by a buildup of collagen in the hand, which forms a rope-like cord that pulls fingers toward the palm ...

For patients with moderate Dupuytren contracture, collagenase injection is not noninferior to limited fasciectomy, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Campaign builds on the momentum of Endo's disease awareness efforts. Commercial features a real patient—who was an untreated patient in a prior Endo video series—and his wife, sharing their personal ...

Compared with limited fasciectomy for Dupuytren contracture, injections of the enzyme collagenase are less costly but also less effective at straightening fingers. Nonetheless, patients may prefer the ...

After thriving in the market for more than a decade as the only treatment for Dupuytren's contracture and Peyronie’s disease, Keenova Therapeutics’ Xiaflex has excelled in a phase 3 trial that could ...

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 20, 2024 /CNW/ -- Endo, Inc. ("Endo") (OTCQX: NDOI) announced today that John Elway will share an update about his Dupuytren's contracture patient journey, including his treatment ...

Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...

The study also showed that if the contracture was corrected to 0˚ to 5˚ of flexion, recurrence rates were significantly lower and required no additional therapy. 12 In addition, most patients maintain ...

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.