A Patient’s Guide to Dupuytren’s Contracture
The following information is from the American Society of Hand Therapists and is available as a handout from their website: http://www.asht.org. What is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Dupuytren’s contracture, also known as Dupuytren’s disease, is a condition in the hand that causes the fascia, or layer of tissue beneath the skin, to tighten and draw the fingers in …