Hand Rehabilitation following Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard lump or thick band. Over time, it can cause one or more fingers to curl (contract), or pull sideways or in toward your palm.

Dupuytren’s contracture is believed to run in families (be hereditary). The exact cause is not known. However, it may be linked to cigarette smoking, alcoholism, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, or medicines used to treat seizures.

The symptoms of Dupuytren’s contracture may look like other health problems. These are the most common symptoms of this issue:

• Not being able to lay your hand flat on a table, palm down (called the tabletop test)

• One or more small, tender lumps (nodules) in the palm. Over time, the tenderness usually goes away.

• The nodules may thicken and contract or tighten. This can cause thick bands of tissue under the skin in the palm of the hand.

• Pits or grooves in the skin compressed by the contracted finger. These areas can become very sore and can lead to skin loss if they don’t heal properly.

• Fingers are pulled forward

• Your hand is not able to work as well

The most important points in hand therapy after surgery for Dupuytren’s disease include rehabilitation. Indeed, physical therapy is an appropriate treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture, before and after medical intervention. An exercise program is set to help keep the fingers movable and avoid the subsequent development of scar tissue.

In this sense, the SIFREHAB-1.1 Robotic Rehabilitation Gloves are appropriate for patients suffering from hand dysfunction because of Dupuytren’s Contracture. It’s a cutting-edge product for rehabilitating hand function.

Patients can improve their psychological well-being and sense of accomplishment by recovering at home, saving money on a rehabilitation hospital and associated care, completing the daily rehabilitation training plan independently, and performing functional task-oriented training. Daily activity training, such as stretching and machine holding, is one of these duties.

The SIFREHAB-1.1 is a simple-to-use device made of a polymer pneumatic flexible material that is adjustable and wearable, and it can start the artificial flexible drive with great flexibility. As a result, individuals with nerve problems can expect a relaxing, stress-free home rehabilitation session.

Dupuytren’s Contracture is not a dangerous issue. For this reason, many people don’t get treatment. But treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture can slow the disease or help ease your symptoms. As a result, the Robotic Rehabilitation Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.1 have been advanced as one of the most effective devices for promoting this rapid and effective physical recovery.

Reference: Dupuytren’s disease