Dupuytren's disease

Dupuytren's disease occurs in men more than women and typically presents around age of 40 or 50, but can occur in adults of any age. In many cases, but not all, there is a family history of the condition. The disease causes an abnormal thickening of the fascia or the tissue just beneath the skin in the palm of the hand and the fingers. In certain cases, the cords can be released with a small needle in the office. In more advanced cases, surgery involving a fairly detailed exposure of the cord and removal is required.