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Dupuytren’s contracture

Symptoms: Painless nodule in the palm, developing into a cord-like band Thickening of the lines in the palms of the hands Extending the fingers is difficult -- the 4th and 5th fingers curl up and are unable to be easily straightened (contracture) Signs and tests: A physical examination of the palm by touch (palpation) confirms the presence of thickened scar tissue (fibrosis) and contracture. Restriction of motion is common.

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