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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 · 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 straighten....
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...
Aug 22, 2019 · John Elway is part of a national awareness campaign for Dupuytren’s contracture, a condition that prevents curled fingers from being straightened.
John Elway says his hands are back to normal after a debilitating medical condition left him unable to pick up or hold a football. Elway, the Denver Broncos president of football operations and general manager, appeared Thursday on NBC’s “Today” to help raise awareness for Dupuytren’s contracture, also known as Viking disease.
Sep 12, 2019 · The condition is a disorder of connective tissue. Dupuytren's contracture results from the shortening and thickening of connective tissues in the hand, including fat and bands of fibrous tissue...
Aug 22, 2019 · For more than a decade, John Elway dealt with Dupuytren's contracture, a medical condition also known as "Viking's disease" that progressively leads to hand disability. Beginning 15 years ago, both of Elway's ring fingers became constricted, and he had trouble straightening out his fingers.
Aug 22, 2019 · 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 contracture, a painful hand...
Sep 27, 2019 · Watch John Elway, the legendary NFL quarterback, share his story of living with Dupuytren's contracture, a hand condition that affects millions of Americans. Learn more about the symptoms, causes ...
Aug 22, 2019 · Two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback John Elway opened up about his debilitating medical condition that had hampered his ability to grip a football.
