Dupuytren's Contracture
Dupuytren's Contracture : Orthopaedics. A painless thickening of the connective tissue in the palmar hand that can lead to difficulty extending the digits. Causes include hand trauma and genetic predisposition. Features include a painless nodule on the palm, cord-like bands across the palm, thickening of the lines of the palm and curling (contracture) of the 4th and 5th digits. Surgery is performed in some cases unresponsive to conservative measures (splinting, warm soaks, exercises). An OSH glossary used in safety and health at work which is, adopted by ILO
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