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  2. 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.

  3. Aug 22, 2019 · Hall of Fame QB John Elway recently underwent a non-surgical treatment to attempt to straighten his fingers and is now trying to raise awareness about the debilitating medical condition...

  4. Q: What is the best treatment and can you tell me more about what John Elway had done? A: Treatment depends on the severity and type of Dupuytren’s cords that you have. In general there are three options- needle fasciotomy, collagenase injection (what Elway recently had), and surgical fasciectomy (surgery to remove all the Dupuytren’s cords ...

  5. 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...

  6. 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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  7. Aug 22, 2019 · USA TODAY. 0:00. 3:05. John Elway doesn’t sling it like he used to, but at least the Hall of Fame passer can grip a football again. Elway has his hands back, so to speak, as he trumpets...

  8. 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 contracture,...

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