What is Dupuytren's contracture?
ANSWER
Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes thick, tough tissue to form under the skin of the palm. The thickened, shortened tissue eventually forces some of the fingers to curl inward toward the palm, creating a hand deformity.
Reviewed by David Zelman on October 11, 2017
SOURCES:
Flatt, A. BUMC Proceedings, 2001.
Mayo Clinic.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Medscape.com.
Trojian, T. American Family Physician, July 1, 2007.
Badalamente, M. The Journal of Hand Surgery, July-August 2007.
American Association for Hand Surgery.
SOURCES:
Flatt, A. BUMC Proceedings, 2001.
Mayo Clinic.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Medscape.com.
Trojian, T. American Family Physician, July 1, 2007.
Badalamente, M. The Journal of Hand Surgery, July-August 2007.
American Association for Hand Surgery.
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