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 ...

You’ll typically receive a local anesthetic to numb your hand. While the cord isn't removed in a fasciotomy, breaking it up helps decrease the contracture and improve finger movement.

These cords cause the fingers to bend in towards the palm, known as Dupuytren’s contracture, making everyday tasks such as shaking hands, driving a car or getting dressed a constant struggle.