XIAFLEX INJECTION

If you need a xiaflex injection, please Schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic specialists as soon as possible.

What is a Xiaflex Injection?

Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) is an FDA-approved injectable medication that doctors use to treat Dupuytren’s contracture and Peyronie’s disease. It contains an enzyme that actively targets and breaks down excess collagen that forms thick, restrictive bands in affected tissue.

Doctors inject Xiaflex directly into the affected area to weaken these tight cords or plaques at their source. The treatment helps restore movement and reduce deformity by allowing the body to naturally loosen and remodel the treated tissue over time.

How Does Xiaflex Work?

Xiaflex works by targeting the thick, tight cords that form in the hand with Dupuytren’s contracture. Doctors inject it directly into the affected tissue in the palm, where the enzyme collagenase actively breaks down the collagen fibers that create these restrictive bands.

Once injected, the enzyme dissolves the collagen within the hardened cords, which softens and loosens the tissue over time. This process reduces finger contraction and improves flexibility and range of motion. Patients often need a series of injections, and they typically begin to see improvement within a few weeks as hand function gradually returns.

Benefits of Xiaflex Treatment

Xiaflex offers several important benefits for those suffering from Dupuytren’s contracture:

• Non-surgical: No need for invasive surgery or long recovery times.
• Effective: Many patients experience substantial improvement in hand movement after treatment.
• Minimally Invasive: The procedure involves fast treatment with minimal downtime, allowing patients to return to normal activities quickly.
• Convenient: Xiaflex treatment is a quick, outpatient procedure that can be performed in the office.

Recovery After Xiaflex Injection

After treatment with Xiaflex, patients experience a short recovery period as the body responds to the enzyme. The treated area swells, bruises, and feels sore for a few days while the collagen breaks down and the tissue begins to loosen. Doctors often advise patients to limit heavy use of the hand and guide them through gentle movement or a follow-up procedure to help release the tightened cord.

Over the next several days and weeks, patients gradually regain movement as the tissue softens and inflammation decreases. Most people return to normal daily activities quickly, and they continue to notice improved flexibility and function as the hand heals and adapts.

If you would like to speak to an Orthopedic Specialist, give us a call at 817-697-4038, or contact us over the web. Tele-medicine appointments are also available.