Dupuytren's contracture
See your GPif you think you haveDupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease). The first step is toexamine your palm and hand for signs of the condition.
Characteristic signs of Dupuytren's contracture are:
Dupuytrens contracture affects everyone differently, so you'll be asked about any specific symptoms you have and any problems with carrying out daily activities. Some people are troubled by quite a minor deformity, while others are able to cope with a major one.
If you're unable to fully extend one of your fingers, your GP may refer you to a specialist at a local hand surgery unit for further assessment and any necessary treatment.
If your finger is curling into your palm, the amount of deformity will be measured to determine the severity of the condition.
In mild cases, no treatment may be recommended, because there's a chance the condition won't get any worse. If the condition is more severe, treatment with medication or a minor procedure called aneedle fasciotomy may be recommended.
In the most severe cases,surgery to correct the problem may be recommended.
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Read about Dupuytrens contracture (Dupuytren's disease), whichaffects the hands and fingers and causes one or more fingers to bend into the palm of the hand.
The first symptom of Dupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is usually the growth of small lumps of tissue called nodules on the palm of your hand.
Dupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease) occurs when cords of shortened connective tissue prevent you from fully extending your finger.
See your GP if you think you have Dupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease). The first step is to examine your palm and hand for signs of the condition.
Treatment for Dupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is usually only required if the condition affects the function of your hand. Many cases are mild and don't need to be treated.
Recovering full or partial function of the hand following hand surgery for Dupuytrens contracture can take a long time.