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Collagenase for Ledderhose?

I have previously covered the topic of Collagenase injections by looking at various aspects of it including its use in cells, interviewing a Doctor that uses it for Dupuytren's and covering the material presented at the Dupuytren's symposium. Because it has not been approved for Ledderhose I don't have a specific page in detail on the treatments page. 

There are a couple of different enzymes that have been trialled to break down these lumps and it looks like Endo are hoping that their product can be an option for Ledderhose. 

Endo Presents New Investigational Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Data at the American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting

So what does the article actually say? 

That there have been some encouraging clinical trials done on using CCH in the treatment of Ledderhose disease. Basically so far their studies are indicating that the injections are well tolerated by the majority of patients and that most are seeing an improvement in the condition. Overall it sounds promising but obviously they are still looking into it and I know there have been mixed experiences with using it to treat Dupuytren's. 

Would be good to have another treatment for Ledderhose, of course assuming that is a successful and viable soltiion.