Updated January 17, 2017. Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes tightening, or contracture, of the palmar fascia, the connective tissue that lies beneath the skin in the palm of your hand. Because of the contracture, the fingers can become permanently bent down, and the function of your hand is impaired.
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The precise cause of a Dupuytren's contracture is not known. A Dupuytren's contracture is sometimes inherited. A Dupuytren's contracture can limit extension of the affected finger. The treatment of a Dupuytren's contracture depends on the severity and the underlying condition of the affected individual.
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The precise cause of a Dupuytren's contracture is not known. However, it is known that it occurs more frequently in patients with diabetes mellitus, seizure disorders (epilepsy), and alcoholism. A Dupuytren's contracture can be inherited.
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A Dupuytren's contracture is a localized formation of scar tissue around the tendons that flex the fingers beneath the skin of the palm of the hand. The scarring accumulates in a tissue (palmar fascia) that normally covers the tendons that pull the fingers to grip.
http://www.medicinenet.com/dupuytren_contracture/article.htm
January 8, 2017 | patient.co.uk.  1 I was not diagnosed by a doctor, but after doing online reading and looking at pictures I discovered that I had Dupuytren's Contracture in one hand. ...I had numbness for about a month; and then all of a....
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The cause of Dupuytren's contracture, also called Dupuytren's disease, is unknown, but certain biochemical factors that affect the palm's connective tissue may be involved. Injuries and overuse of the hand do not play a role. Tendons are not affected.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/dupuytrens-disease-topic-overview
Dupuytren’s contracture is an abnormal thickening of the tissue just beneath the skin. This thickening occurs in the palm and can extend into the fingers. Firm pits, bumps and cords (thick lines) can develop and cause the fingers to bend into the palm (Figures 1 and 2).
http://www.assh.org/handcare/hand-arm-conditions/dupuytrens-contracture
The cause of Dupuytren’s contracture is unknown. The problem is more common in men, people over age 40 and people of northern European descent. There is no proven evidence that hand injuries or specific jobs lead to a higher risk of developing Dupuytren’s contracture . SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS.
http://www.assh.org/handcare/hand-arm-conditions/dupuytrens-contracture
Symptoms of Dupuytren's Contracture. The first symptom for many patients is one or more lumps (nodules) under the skin in the palm of the hand. The lump may feel tender and sore at first, but this discomfort eventually goes away. The nodules cause tough bands of tissue to form under the skin in the palm.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/dupuytrens-disease-topic-overview
causes of sudden hand contracture
Dupuytren's contracture is a cause of sudden hand contracture.