 | Dupuytren's contracture is a hereditary thickening of the tough tissue called fascia that lies just below the skin of your palm. This condition may vary from small lumps or bands to very thick bands which may eventually pull the fingers into the palm. Dupuytren's disease is familial, and may be associated with cigarette smoking, vascular disease, epilepsy, and diabetes. The mainstay of treatment is surgical and is recommended if there is progressive contracture drawing the fingers into the hand. Sometimes a steroid injection will be used in a painful nodule. Small nodules or |
