What Is Dupuytren's Contracture?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
The way that we are able to move our fingers to allow them to clench around objects was very important for us in evolutionary terms. Combined with other factors such as our intelligence, it meant that we could make complex tools and this gave us an advantage over other species.
Some people, however, will develop conditions that will limit their ability to grasp on to objects. One such condition is Dupuytren’s contracture, a condition that affects the tissues in the hand in a way that causes the patients fingers to curl up. It is not a serious condition and treatment is available that can help restore the patients mobility.
