Dupuytren’s Contracture Palm Protector

Involuntary finger contraction can be extremely painful if left untreated, and conditions such as Dupuytren’s contracture can cause the nails to dig into the hand, causing a host of injuries. The Dupuytren’s Contracture Palm Protector is specifically designed to make sure there’s a washable, padded and luxuriously comfortable piece of fleece that cushions the area in between the contracted fingers and the palm.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Dupuytren’s Contracture Palm Protector

The palm protector is available for the left or the right hand. Please select your required option from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.

Who Will the Jura Palm Protector Fit?

The adjustable hook-and-loop fastenings mean that this palm protector will fit the vast majority of users.

Key Features and Benefits

• Lightweight and comfortable palm cover that eases the pain of involuntarily contracted fingers
• Allows the fingers a full range of movement to flex if possible, helping to prevent further atrophy
• Reduces finger contracture and protects the palm without stretching or damaging locked tendons
• Helps prevent skin damage and breakdown, stopping the formation of blisters and sores
• Comfortable and high quality fleece lining is firm but gentle in it’s protection of the palm
• Machine washable for ease of hygiene, making it simpler to look after people with Dupuytren’s Contracture
• Easy to apply thanks to the simple and secure hook and loop fastening
• Available for the left or right hand, please select which you desire from the drop down menu at the top of the page

What Conditions Can This Palm Protector Help With?

This palm protector is great for a number of difference illnesses and conditions that can cause involuntary finger contracture, including but no limited to:

• Dupuytren’s disease
• Dupuytren contracture
• Post-operative recovery
• Palmar fibromatosis
• Palmar fasciitis
• Loss of finger control
• Strokes
• Involuntary movement
• Trigger finger

What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture and Can the Palm Cover Help?

Dupuytren’s contracture is characterised by the formation of nodules in the ligaments under the palm of the hand. In some cases they extend to form cords that prevent the finger from straightening completely. Recent advances have led to treatments such as enzyme therapy which is particularly effective when combined with the gentle stretching provided by this palm protector.

What Causes Dupuytren’s Contracture?

Dupuytren’s contracture is believed to be hereditary and therefore runs in families The exact cause is not known. It may be linked to cigarette smoking, alcoholism, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, or medicines used to treat seizures.

How Should I Wash the Contracture Palm Cover?

This palm cover is easy to remove and simple to wash. It can be hand washed or machine washed at 30°C, rinsed thoroughly and then left to air-dry. This product is not suitable for tumble drying or ironing.

How Comfortable Is The Fleece Lining?

The fleece material used in this pads construction is incredibly soft and luxurious; ideal for providing extremely gentle low-stretch therapy to the contracted hand which can provide a huge amount of relief from involuntarily contracted hands.

Is This Palm Protector Suitable for Post-Operative Recovery?

Due to the nature of the fleece lining this product is not suitable for contact with open wounds, it is only recommended for use pre-surgery or after surgical wounds have healed.