Stages and Symptoms of Dupuytren Contracture

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Dupuytren Contracture, commonly known as morbus Dupuytren, Dupuytren’s disease or palmar fibromatosis, is an inherited proliferative connective tissue disorder that affects the bending and straightening of your fingers. The affected areas are usually the ring finger and little finger. As the condition worsens, it may gradually affect the middle finger. Such condition usually deteriorates at a slow pace and usually painless. During the process of suffering Dupuytren contracture, the palmar fascia thickens and shortens the tendons, causing limitations in movements for the fingers. Dupuytren Contracture conditions will usually have a higher chance of affecting men close to the age ofRead more