Dupuytrens is a: Progressive hereditary familial disorder that at this point does not have a cure but has treatments. The disease begins with thickening and nodules the palm that can eventually from cords. These cords are above the tendons in the fascia and the fingers can curl and lose flexibility or form contractures. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=518377604897663;id=147337105335050.
Answered 3/29/2014
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Dupuytren is Genetic: The cause seems to be genetic. It can be passed in families and occurs in all races. It is more common as we age and in northern europeans.
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