Useful Links
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
The largest and oldest organization dedicated
to care of the hand and upper extremity. A wealth of resources for patients and clinicians.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical organization for orthopedic surgeons
provides patient information on injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, ligaments,
tendons, muscles and nerves.
Dr. Charles Eaton - The Hand Center
Dr. Eaton is one of the foremost authorities
in research and treatment of Dupuytren’s Contracture internationally. He was the
pioneer of the use of Needle Aponeurotomy in the United States. Now retired from
clinical practice, he is dedicating his time to Dupuytren’s research and the Dupuytren’s
Foundation. His website is a goldmine of information.
The Dupuytren’s Foundation
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.
International Dupuytren Society
Based in Germany,
The International Dupuytren Society is a non-profit collaboration of patients and
physicians to find a cure for this disease and to inform about therapy options.
XIAFLEX® by Auxillium Pharmaceuticals
Xiaflex is a recently released drug (collagenase
injection) now available for the treatment of Dupuytren’s Contracture.
E-Hand electronic textbook of hand surgery
Very informative discussion with illustrations