What Is Dupuytren's Contracture?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Advanced Symptoms
As time goes by, the nodules on the palm will begin to slowly stretch to form strings of collagen. These bands will gradually move up the palm and into the fingers, which are usually the pinky finger and the ring finger. The bands will continue to get tighter, pulling on the fingers as they do.
The condition will worsen to the point where the patient is unable to straighten out their fingers, and the degree to which they curl up will continue to worsen. The patient will often experience these symptoms on both hands, but the symptoms will usually be more severe in one hand than the other.
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