Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture occurs when the tissue—or fascia—beneath the skin of the palm starts to thicken into abnormal lumps and cords, causing the finger to bend into the palm—most often the ring or pinky fingers in advanced cases.

Although Dupuytren’s Contracture is not necessarily painful, impairment can affect everyday activities in which hands play a vital role. Its appearance is largely due to an inherited predisposition that is more common in men, although women can also suffer from it.

Surgery and Collagenase are indicated for cases in which fingers become stiff, contracted and unable to straighten. Office Needle Fasciotomy, also called percutaneous fasciotomy, and the outpatient procedure, partial Palmar Fasciectomy, are surgical options, each with their own specific applications.