Dupuytren’s disease: treatment in the early stages

If Dupuytren's disease is discovered at an early stage, i.e. in the nodule stage without restriction of mobility, we recommend radiotherapy.

The effectiveness of percutaneous local radiotherapy has been proven in numerous studies. The affected finger cord of the palm is treated with superficially effective soft X-rays (100 – 200 kV). As a rule, 10 radiation sessions are carried out for this purpose, with a total dose of 20-30 Gy. The treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis and is painless. The radiation prevents the cells from multiplying further and can completely dissolve the nodules and prevent the tissue from building up further nodules. In our clinic, we treat patients in line with internationally recognized study results using state-of-the-art technology. We welcome self-referrals from patients and referring physicians such as general practitioners, orthopaedists, etc. who recognize the disease at an early stage.

In the early phase of the disease, appropriate lifestyle modification with reduction of risk factors (alcohol and nicotine consumption), change of medication (avoidance of chondroitin sulphate and anitepileptic medication) and, if necessary, the intake of preventive medication (such as vitamin E) can play a role.

Responsible doctor

Eva-Maria Kretschmer, Dr. med.

Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology

Tel. +41 44 255 29 34
Specialties: Palliative Care, Palliative irradiation, Benign diseases

Jens von der Grün, PD Dr. med.

Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology

Tel. +41 43 253 44 78
Specialties: Head and neck tumors, Lung tumors

Eugenia Vlaskou Badra, Dr. med.

Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology

Tel. +41 44 255 35 66

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