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Dupuytren's contracture is a progressive hand condition in which the palmar fascia — the fibrous tissue beneath the skin of the palm — gradually thickens and tightens, forming nodules and rope-like cords that pull one or more fingers into a bent position. The ring and little fingers are most commonly affected. The condition develops slowly over months or years, and while it is rarely painful, it can make everyday tasks such as gripping objects, washing the face, or putting on gloves increasingly difficult. Treatment is considered when a finger cannot be fully straightened and functional impact becomes meaningful; the goal is to release the contracture and restore useful hand movement. Three distinct approaches are available — a minimally invasive needle procedure, an enzyme injection, and open surgery — each suited to different degrees of severity and patient circumstances.
A clinic-based procedure using a fine needle to divide the tight cord under local anaesthetic — no incision, no stitches, and most patients resume light hand use the same day.
Estimated cost: ~$100 – $200
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose (fasting and post-prandial), Coagulation profile (PT/INR) — especially if on blood thinners, Hand X-ray (AP and lateral views), ECG (for patients above 45 years or with cardiac history). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $1,500 – $2,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~3 days recommended
Total stay: approx 6 days
An enzyme is injected directly into the cord to break it down; the finger is then gently straightened at a follow-up visit one to three days later — no surgical incision required.
Estimated cost: ~$100 – $200
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose (fasting and post-prandial), Coagulation profile (PT/INR), Hand X-ray (AP and lateral views), ECG (for patients above 45 years or with cardiac history), Allergy history screening (documented prior to enzyme use). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,000 – $3,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~5 days recommended
Total stay: approx 8 days
Surgery through a palm incision to remove the thickened fascial tissue — the most thorough treatment, best suited to severe contractures, PIP joint involvement, or cases where less invasive options have failed.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $400
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose (fasting) and HbA1c (for diabetic patients), Coagulation profile (PT/INR, aPTT), Renal and liver function tests, ECG, Chest X-ray, Hand X-ray (AP and lateral views), Anaesthesia fitness evaluation. Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $3,000 – $5,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~3 days
Hospitalisation: ~4 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~12 days recommended
Total stay: approx 19 days
An extended operation that removes both the diseased fascia and the overlying skin, replacing it with a skin graft — used for aggressive disease or recurrence after previous surgery to reduce the chance of disease returning.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $400
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose (fasting) and HbA1c (for diabetic patients), Coagulation profile (PT/INR, aPTT), Renal and liver function tests, ECG, Chest X-ray, Hand X-ray (AP and lateral views), Anaesthesia fitness evaluation. Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $4,500 – $7,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~3 days
Hospitalisation: ~5 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~15 days recommended
Total stay: approx 23 days
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