Dupuytren's contracture. Hand of a patient with Dupuytren's contracture,a disorder that causes one or more fingers to become fixed in a bent position. It occurs when tissue in the palm of the hand thicken and shorten,preventing the tendons attached to the fingers from moving freely. It is a painless condition that progresses slowly. The cause is not known,but risk factors include a family history of the disorder,alcoholism and diabetes. Severe contracture can be corrected with surgery | |
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