Treatment for Sticky Fingers

A condition called Dupuytren’s contracture causes fingers to become stuck in a bent position. A study shows that injections of an enzyme might help restore movement. About two-thirds of patients were helped by the shots. But some suffered side effects, and others weren’t helped at all. Current treatments include physical therapy and surgery. The study appears in the September 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Newsday reported on it September 2.