Dupuytren's contracture is a condition in which there is difficulty in articulating fingers due to formation of tissue knots under the skin. In severe conditions, the fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position. Dupuytren's contracture is typically not painful and generally affects the ring finger followed by the little and middle finger. The exact causes of Dupuytren's contracture are unknown however the risk factors include alcoholism, smoking, thyroid problems, liver disease, diabetes, previous hand trauma, epilepsy, family history etc. The market drivers for Dupuytren’s contracture market are, increase in risk factors rising incomes, growing screening, increasing geriatric population etc. The market restraints are cost of Dupuytren’s contracture surgery, complications and risk of the surgery, invasive nature of treatment, and regression of the disease even after treatment etc. The global Dupuytren’s contracture market is expected to reach USD 5.5 billion ...
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