With an estimated 2 million people in the UK  with Dupuytren’s and 10 million in the US, there are plenty of resources available for anyone wanting to find out more about the condition.  Below are some sources that give good, easy to read information about Dupuytren’s and related conditions such as Ledderhose, Peyronie and frozen shoulder

Organisations

Dupuytren Research Group – a USA based organisation with lots of information and supporting research. https://dupuytrens.org

The British Dupuytren’s Society – UK organisation again with plenty of information. https://dupuytrens-society.org.uk/

The NHS – information about the condition and treatment options. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dupuytrens-contracture/

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – more informative than the NHS site. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/dupuytrens-disease/

NIHR – Oxford Biomedical Research – slightly more technical information regarding a potential new treatment for Dupuytren’s – https://oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/adalimumab-found-to-be-cost-effective-treatment-for-early-stage-dupuytrens-disease/

PhysioMSK – YouTube video by a musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapist called Stephen Bunting, with easy to follow explanation of Dupuytren’s, also known as the Viking Hand. There are a series of videos from PhysioMSK that relate to Dupuytrens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV5VrF2gf0k