One of the more unusual conditions affecting the hands and fingers is Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease). Here, one or more fingers become curled, which can make it ...

Objectives: To determine if rock climbing is a significant factor in the development of Dupuytren’s disease in men, and, if so, what is the most likely related factor. Methods: Questionnaires were ...

Mayo Clinic hand and peripheral nerve surgeon Dr Shelley Noland explains: “What happens in Dupuytren’s disease is the layer of fascia that is underneath the skin in the palm gets thickened and ...