control over it and cannot stop it. Unlike people with Dupuytren’s disease, he can straighten out his hands. I struggle with Dupuytren’s condition in both of my hands. In order to empathize with the struggles of a Dupuytren’s patient, people need to be informed about the disease. It is important to understand the diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and history of the condition that leaves people with malformed hands. “Dupuytren’s contracture originated with the Vikings, who spread it throughout
Tradition has it that Dupuytren’s Contracture originated with the Vikings, who spread it throughout Northern Europe and beyond as they traveled and intermarried. At this time, scientists are not sure why the Viking origin predisposes people to suffer more from Dupuytren’s compared to non-Vikings. {First citation} It is estimated that, in70% of cases, people have a predisposition to Dupuytren’s. There is no known screening procedure such as DNA, laboratory tests or other diagnostic tests. It is
Introduction Dupuytren’s Disease, also known as Dupuytren’s Contractures, palmar fascitis, Viking Disease, or palmar fibromatosis, is a hand deformity that usually develops slowly, usually over years. This disease is caused by the thickening and contraction of the palmar fascia. As the disease progresses, nodules progress to form longitudinal bands referred to as cords on the palmar fascia, and the finger gradually loses extension, with contractures that draw one or more fingers into flexion at
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primarily affects joints in your feet • Diabetic hand syndrome - a.k.a. diabetic cheiroarthropathy, limits flexibility in your fingers • DISH - Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, a.k.a. Forestier disease, affects your neck and spine • Dupuytren's contracture - causes your fingers to contract toward your palm. You lose the ability to straighten them • Frozen shoulder - pain and decreased ability to move your shoulder joint. • Osteoarthritis - loss of flexibility and pain in all joints due to loss
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