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Facts About Dupuytren's Contracture That You Must Know



When the fingers start to bend inwards, interrupting regular hand movement is called Dupuytren's Contracture. This disease causes the development of painful nodules in the palm or painless thick bands that eventually makes it impossible to extend the fingers.

Though Dupuytren's Contracture develops slowly, you must not ignore its symptoms. Find out more about the condition.

Fact: Dupuytren's Contracture is hereditary

Dupuytren's Contracture may pass down through families and is common among people who possess ancestors from Scandinavia and other areas in northern Europe. This hand deformity affects 20 percent of men aged above 60 and 20% of women aged above 80 in the United Kingdom. In addition, 18% of people diagnosed with this medical condition report a close family member who had symptoms of Dupuytren's.

Fact: The last two fingers are often affected 

Dupuytren's Contracture affects the pinky and ring fingers, but any finger can be involved. The condition can affect both hands, while one is usually more serious than the other. As Dupuytren's Contracture develops, it becomes harder to use and move your hands and can also start to feel clumsy and unsafe.

Fact: Dupuytren's can be unpredictable

The time of Dupuytren's isn't the same for everyone. Some people never have complete Contracture and don't require treatment. However, if Dupuytren's contracture treatment is required, many options are available, from simple massage to complex open surgery. Reasons for treatment are if knots are causing pain or if fingers have started to curl into the palm.

For professional help, visit Dupuytren's Wand today!

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