📋Overview
Dupuytren's Disease, also known as Dupuytren's contracture, is a fibroproliferative disorder affecting the palmar fascia. The condition often begins with the formation of small nodules that may progress into thick cords of tissue, causing fingers—most frequently the ring and little fingers—to bend toward the palm.
As these connective tissues tighten, the resulting contracture may significantly impair hand function and limit the ability to fully straighten the fingers. This process is typically gradual and involves structural changes to the underlying fascia rather than the tendons themselves.
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