Foundation Hand Surgery Institute Expands Dupuytren's Care Press Services

Tarzana Hand Specialists Detail Structured Contracture Treatment Options

Tarzana, United States - September 18, 2026 / Foundation Hand Surgery Institute /

TARZANA, CA, September 17, 2026 — Foundation Hand Surgery Institute has expanded its structured approach to evaluating and treating Dupuytren’s contracture, incorporating conservative monitoring, injection-based treatment, minimally invasive procedures, surgical options, and coordinated postoperative care based on individual hand function and disease characteristics.

The approach reflects the range of functional limitations associated with Dupuytren’s contracture, including restricted finger extension, changes in grip, and difficulty completing work, household, recreational, and other activities requiring hand movement. The institute uses specialist evaluations to assess contracture severity, affected tissue, finger mobility, and functional limitations before determining whether monitoring or intervention may be appropriate.

Evaluation protocols include physical examination of the palm and fingers, assessment of thickened tissue and contracture, review of finger flexibility, and consideration of how symptoms affect daily activities. Dupuytren’s contracture is typically assessed through examination, with treatment planning based on the extent and progression of the condition.

Treatment pathways may include observation and monitoring for mild cases that do not significantly affect hand function. Selected patients may also be evaluated for collagenase injections or minimally invasive procedures intended to address tightened cords based on their anatomy and disease characteristics.

For more advanced contractures affecting movement, surgical options may include fasciectomy, which removes affected fascia contributing to the contracture, or dermofasciectomy, which removes affected fascia and, in selected cases, overlying skin. Surgical treatment is generally performed on an outpatient basis, with the specific procedure and anesthesia determined by individual needs.

Postoperative workflows may include wound care, movement exercises, hand therapy, splinting when recommended, activity restrictions, and scheduled follow-up. Recovery planning accounts for differences in work requirements, recreational activities, healing progress, and the type of procedure performed.

Foundation Hand Surgery Institute also incorporates follow-up monitoring because Dupuytren’s contracture can recur after treatment. Ongoing evaluations allow the surgical team to monitor hand function and identify changes that may require further assessment as the underlying disease process evolves.

The institute will continue using individualized evaluation, treatment planning, postoperative rehabilitation, and follow-up monitoring as part of its approach to Dupuytren’s contracture care for patients in Tarzana, the San Fernando Valley, West Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

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About Foundation Hand Surgery Institute

Foundation Hand Surgery Institute is a Tarzana, California-based practice focused on hand and upper-extremity care. Its board-certified orthopedic surgeons provide evaluations and conservative and surgical treatment discussions based on individual symptoms, functional needs, goals, and recovery considerations.