Dupuytren contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It’s a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent.

May 1, 2006 — Editor's Note: Dupuytren's contracture is a progressively debilitating hand disease that involves an abnormal thickening and contracture of tough tissue in the palm, causing the fingers ...

With his pinkie finger stuck in a downward position, Tim Hickey had a few complaints. He couldn't lift barbells anymore. He had trouble operating a chain saw. But worst of all, he said his contracted ...

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Dupuytren’s (DOO-puh-trenz) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It’s a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern ...

Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...

Treatments for Dupuytren’s contracture include limited fasciectomy and collagenase injection. Comparisons of the effectiveness of these treatments have been limited. We performed an unblinded, ...

Dupuytren's contracture, also known as Dupuytren's disease, occurs with a thickening of the tissue fibers in the layer below the palm and skin of the fingers. The condition often does not cause pain, ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 73-year-old active lady. I recently noticed a wrinkle in my palm near my ring finger. I had a consultation with a nearby doctor, and he diagnosed Dupuytren’s contracture. He ...

About Dupuytren's ContractureDC is a lifelong condition that may get worse over time. It's caused by a buildup of collagen in the hand, which forms a rope-like cord that pulls fingers toward the palm ...