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 ...

One of the more unusual conditions affecting the hands and fingers is Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease). Here, one or more fingers become curled, which can make it ...

Objectives: To determine if rock climbing is a significant factor in the development of Dupuytren’s disease in men, and, if so, what is the most likely related factor. Methods: Questionnaires were ...