Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes tightening, or contracture, of the palmar fascia, the connective tissue that lies beneath the skin in the palm of your hand. Because of the contracture, the fingers can become permanently bent down, and the function of your hand is impaired. The current video presentation gives you the surgical approach for treating this condition. Although painless, Dupuytren's contracture is a thickening of the fibrous tissue layer underneath the skin of the palm and fingers.
The palm of the hand contains a deep layer of tissue called the palmar fascia, which extends across the palm to the fingers. The ring and little finger are usually targeted but any finger can be affected. This condition tends to progress in fits and starts and may take decades to finally limit the functioning of the hand. Dupuytren's contracture is more common in men than in…
