Renowned Hand and Upper Extremity Specialist of the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Evan Collins, Among First in Houston to Offer New Non Surgical Treatment…

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) – Leading the charge in minimally invasive treatments for common hand and upper extremity conditions and injuries plaguing both men and women in society today, hand and upper extremity specialist, Dr. Evan Collins approves the use of new minimally invasive XIAFLEX® in the treatment of his patients suffering from Dupuytren’s Contracture.

The new injectable treatment first introduced in Europe recently received FDA approval for use in the United States and is now offered by a small group of specially trained orthopedic specialists. Dr. Collins, who was among the first to introduce the Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy, also known as needle aponeurotomy (NA), in the treatment of Dupuytren’s Contracture nearly two years ago will offer the new XIAFLEX® treatment at The Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center.

XIAFLEX® is the first FDA-approved non surgical treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture, enzymatically disrupting collagen when injected directly into a Dupuytren’s cord. Collagen disruption results in improved range of motion.

“There has been a great deal of work done in recent years to address the debilitating effects of Dupuytren’s Disease. This is among the first non surgical injection procedures approved by the FDA in the United States. We hope to restore range of motion to patients suffering from severe Dupuytren’s contractures, without the risks and recovery time of even the most advanced surgical procedures currently used to address them,” said Dr. Collins.

“Many people choose to live with the condition, which can dramatically affect even the most basic daily activities, because they are not comfortable with the treatments we have had to date. This non surgical approach may be a more appealing option for them,” Collins added.

Dupuytren’s disease is a progressive condition which causes the fibrous tissue of the palmar fascia (cords) to shorten and thicken. Eventually this will result in nodules causing fingers to contract, distorting the hand and reducing hand function. 

A Weill Cornell assistant professor and former Chief of Hand & Upper Extremity at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Evan Collins is awarded some of the highest nationally recorded patient satisfaction scores. He is featured among H Texas and Texas Monthly magazines’ recognized doctor’s listings and internationally renowned for his research in common hand and wrist conditions, tendinopathies, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and other debilitating joint conditions. 

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