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Dupuytren’s contracture, also called Dupuytren’s disease, usually begins with a thickening of the skin in the palm of the hand, which may develop into a hard lump or thick band that eventually could cause the fingers to contract, or pull into the palm.
Since the first recording of this disease in the 1600s, great advances have been made in understanding this disease, although, there are still some unanswered questions. It is thought to be a hereditary disease, which means it is inherited from the family, but the exact cause is unknown. Dupuytren’s contracture may be associated with cigarette smoking, epilepsy, diabetes, and alcoholism, and usually presents in middle age.
Specific treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture will be determined by your physician based on:
At the present time, surgery is the only treatment available to help correct advanced Dupuytren’s contracture. While surgery may increase the mobility of the finger(s), it does not correct the underlying disease process.
During the surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the hand and cuts the area of thickened tissue. This allows for improved movement of the tendons and increases finger mobility. It is a very precise surgery because the nerves in the hand are often in this area of thickened tissue. Sometimes, skin grafts are needed to correct the overlying skin. This involves replacing or attaching skin to a part of the hand that is missing skin. Skin grafts are performed by taking a piece of healthy skin from another area of the body (called the donor site) and attaching it to the needed area.
After surgery, physical therapy for the affected hand will be implemented to help increase strength and function.