Dupuytren’s contracture is a disorder of the skin and underlying tissue on the palm side of the hand. Thick, scar-like tissue forms under the skin of the palm and may extend into the fingers, pulling them toward the palm and restricting motion. The condition usually develops in mid-life and has no known cause (although it has a tendency to run in families).
Surgery to correct Dupuytren’s disease involves removal of the thickened tissue to restore full motion of the fingers.