Dupuytren's Contracture: Straighten Your Fingers Again
Do your fingers curl toward your palm and refuse to straighten fully? Dupuytren's contracture can make daily tasks difficult over time. Dr. Jesse Dashe offers expert evaluation and treatment in San Leandro, with same- or next-day availability.
Do these symptoms fit you?
Painless lumps or cords in the palm
Fingers (often ring or little finger) bent toward the palm
Difficulty placing your hand flat on a table
Trouble with gripping, shaking hands, or wearing gloves
When to see a surgeon
If your fingers won't fully straighten
If cords in your palm are progressing
If hand function is impaired at work or in hobbies
If you've been told you might need a hand specialist
What Dr. Dashe does differently
Fast access so your treatment doesn't wait months
Direct surgeon care at every step
Personalized approach — from injections to surgery, tailored to your goals
Treatment options
Non-surgical
Collagenase (enzyme) injection with cord release in clinic
Surgical
Limited fasciectomy (removal of cords) for more advanced cases
Recovery timeline
Enzyme injections: hand function improves in days after manipulation
Surgery: splinting and therapy for several weeks
Most patients regain improved hand extension within weeks to months
What to bring
Insurance card and medication list
Notes about how long you've had symptoms
Any prior treatment records
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Don't wait weeks to see a specialist.