dupuytren's contracture

Question 1

what is dupuytrens contracture

Answer 1

thickening of the palmar fascia rather than tendons

Question 2

what are the causes of dupuytrens contracture

Answer 2

manual labour
phenytoin
alcoholic liver disease
diabetes
trauma to hand

Question 3

what is the management of dupuytrens contracture

Answer 3

surgical treatment when MCP joints cannot be straightened so hand cannot be placed flat on table