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Mar 16, 2022 · Former NFL quarterback John Elway struggled with Dupuytren’s contracture – a hand-deforming condition – for 15 years before getting the right treatment. Dupuytren’s contracture causes the fibrous layer of tissue in the palm and fingers to thicken and tighten.
Aug 22, 2019 · Aug 22, 2019. During an appearance on NBC's 3rd Hour of Today, Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway revealed his 15-year battle with a hand condition that affects the ability of bent fingers to...
Aug 22, 2019 · Fifteen years ago, Elway was diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture, also known as Viking's Disease, a progressive medical condition that takes years to develop and leads to hand disability....
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Aug 22, 2019 · The former NFL star and current Broncos executive says he had the condition on both hands, which made it difficult to grip a football and caused soreness. He urges people to check with their hand specialists and learn more about the treatment options for DP.
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Aug 22, 2019 · 58. 15K views 4 years ago. Legendary Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway spoke to NBC News NOW about his role with the Facts on Hand initiative to spread the word about Dupuytren’s...
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Aug 22, 2019 · John Elway reveals he has Dupuytren's contracture, a hand disability that prevented him from picking up a football. He also talks about his non-surgical treatment, the Broncos' season and Joe Flacco on TODAY Show.
Elway said he wasn’t certain if his 16-year football career led to his condition. The full cause of condition is unknown, but according to the Mayo Clinic, “There’s no evidence that hand injuries or occupations that involve vibrations to the hands cause the condition.”
