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Dupuytren’s Syndrome

What is it?

Dupuytren’s contracture occurs when the connective tissue in the palm (palmar fascia) thickens causing the ring and small finger to bend.

  • The nodules then form cords of tissue and spread to finger (affected).
  • These cords can shorten (contract) and, if the cords run along a finger or thumb, they can pull it, so it becomes bent towards the palm.
  • These contractures are often mild and painless, but they can get steadily worse over time.
  • The main fingers affected are the furthest from the thumb, sometimes the middle finger, and rarely the the thumb.
  • Dupuytren’s contracture occurs most commonly after the age of 50 and affects men more than women.

Cause

Symptoms

(symptoms occur over a period of time)

  • Unknown lumps and swelling?
  • Tissue in the palm of one’s  hand thickens in one small area first and a “nodule” forms (a small, hard lump about 0.5-1 cm)?
  • The nodule sometimes feels tender to begin with, but this usually passes and/or more nodules may then develop?
  • Thumb/Fingers (most commonly affects the ring and little fingers) in time bend towards palms where one hand affected more than the other?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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