Dupuytren's disease most often affects the pretendinous bands or
fascia of the hand (shown in the normal hand structure in the picture on the
left). As the disease progresses, these areas can thicken and form a ropey
cord. Eventually, the disease can severely affect the hand's appearance and
function, causing contracture (shown in the picture on the right).
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Herbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery |
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Last Revised
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March 22, 2012 |
Last Revised:
March 22, 2012
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Herbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery