Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that causes tissue beneath the skin of your palm (fascia) to thicken and form tough bands called cords. These cords tighten and gradually pull one or more ...

Treatment for Dupuytren's contracture depends on the severity of your condition. Over the course of Dupuytren's disease, fibrous tissue in the palm thickens and tightens. This causes one or more ...

Xiaflex was approved in 2010 for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where nodules form under the skin in the palm of the hand. These nodules thicken and ...

For some people, the condition may only cause lumps in the palm and never worsen, while others may develop severely bent fingers that cannot be fully straightened. If the lumps or contractures aren't ...

Dupuytren’s contracture causes firm, usually painless nodules in the palm to form cords and pull fingers toward the palm over time. It often affects the ring and little fingers, making straightening ...