What is the definition or description of: dupuytren's contracture?

See below: A contracture a of the palmar fascia of the surface of the hand that can ultimately lead to loss in the ability to fully extend the fingers.

Hereditary: It is a hereditary disease of the palmar fascia collagen which causes lumps, nodules and then contracture.

Dupuytrens disease: http://www.handctr.com/dupuytrens-disease-faq.html It is common in Northern European heritage but can be seen in any ethnicity or origin. Some say that Scandinavian countries have up to 30-40% of the population involved .http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305903/ Treatments vary from observation, to Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) to aponeurotomy to surgery dependin