Dupuytren's Contracture

Question 1

What is the prevalence of Dupuytren’s Contracture in the general population/

Answer 1

5%

Question 2

What gender/age group is it more common in?

Answer 2

Older male patients

Question 3

What % will have a family history?

Answer 3

60-70%

Question 4

What are some specific causes of Dupuytren’s Contracture?

Answer 4

• Manual labour
• Phenytoin treatment
• Alcoholic liver disease
• Trauma to the hand

Question 5

How should you manage this as a GP?

Answer 5

Refer to plastic surgery/orthopaedics for fasciectomy or fasciotomy.