What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
The palmar fascia is fibrous tissue between the palm and fingers. The palmar fascia stabilizes the palmar side of the hand. Without the palmar fascia, it would be difficult to grip objects and make a tight fist. Dupuytren’s contracture occurs when the palmar fascia thickens and tightens.
Dupuytren’s contracture progresses slowly. Dupuytren’s contracture first presents as minor hand tightness and stiffness. Later, small visible nodules form. Nodules may make it difficult to straighten the fingers and properly use the hand. Risk factors include:
Gender. Males.
Ancestry
Diabetes, seizure disorders.
Hereditary
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)