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Useful Links
The following websites offer valuable resources for patients with Dupuytren's Contracture, or Dupuytren's Disease, who are considering Needle Aponeurotomy.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Web site (Patient Quick Links) offers education for patients with Dupuytren's Contracture.
www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/DupuytrensDisease.aspx
Central Jersey Hand Surgery, Needle Aponeurotomy Video
Dr. Gary Pess and Dr. Teddy Atik (New Jersey) demonstrate their approach to the Needle Aponeurotomy technique in two short videos.
www.centraljerseyhand.com/dupuytrens-contracture-surgery.htm
Dr. Charles Eaton – The Hand Center (Florida)
Dr. Charles Eaton's Hand Center Web site is an extensive resource for both patients and Physicians interested in Dupuytren's treatment, especially Needle Aponeurotomy (NA).
www.handcenter.org/newfile16.htm
Dupuytren e.V. - The Dupuytren Society
Dupuytren e.V. (Dupuytren Society, "e.V." being the German abbreviation for "Registered Society" or "Registered Charity") is a non-profit and independent organization, certified by the German Government. The Dupuytren Society is dedicated to inform patients on therapies of the Dupuytren disease and related diseases. They also provide a platform for research institutions and hospitals to inform about new research results. This site contains information on Needle Aponuerotomy (also known as "NA") – a procedure now performed at The Hand & Wrist Center by Dr. Ross Nathan.
www.dupuytren-online.info/index.html
Dupuytren's Foundation
Moved by the experience of treating thousands of patients with Dupuytren's, Dr. Charles Eaton established The Dupuytren Foundation with a simple mission statement: To promote research, education and global collaboration to find a cure for Dupuytren's Disease. Our own Dr. Ross Nathan supports the work of the Foundation and serves on its Board of Trustees.
www.dupuytrenfoundation.org
The Hand & Wrist Center
Additional information on a wide range of hand and wrist conditions can be found at our main website.
www.handwristcenter.com
Xiaflex™ by Auxilium
Xiaflex is a new alternative (collagenase injection) treatment option available for patients living with Dupuytren's Contracture.
www.xiaflex.com
