Background: Prolonged immobility during a critical illness may predispose patients to the development of joint contracture. We sought to document the incidence of, the risk factors for and the ...

Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr. Tom ...

Dupuytren’s contracture is when thick, fibrous tissue grows in the palm of the hand. It can cause the fingers to curl in toward the middle of the hand. Hand exercises can help keep the fingers supple, ...

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture / Viking’s Disease? Dupuytren’s contracture is a medical condition affecting the hands and fingers. It is also known as Morbus Dupuytren and in slang terms "Viking ...