Dupuytren's contracture (also called Dupuytren's disease, Morbus Dupuytren, Palmar fibromatosis and historically as Viking disease or Celtic hand) is a condition in which one or more fingers …

Dupuytren contracture is a condition that causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand. The affected fingers can't straighten completely. Knots of tissue form under the skin. …

Jan 23, 2023 · Dupuytren contracture is a genetic disorder that makes the tissue under the skin of your palms and fingers thicken and tighten. There’s no cure, but symptoms take months or …

After being present for hundreds of years, DD was named in the 19th century after a famous French surgeon, who was not the first to describe it. This article reviews the history of DD and …

Feb 27, 2025 · Dupuytren's is more common in middle age, especially in men of Northern European descent. Alcohol and tobacco use, diabetes, and epilepsy also increase the risk. …

Dupuytren contracture (also called Dupuytren disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard …

Dec 29, 2023 · It's commonly associated with people of Northern European descent, hence the colloquial name "Viking's disease." This article provides an overview of Dupuytren's …

Dec 16, 2025 · Dupuytren contracture, also called Viking disease or palmar fibromatosis, is a fibrosing condition that characteristically presents as a firm nodularity on the palmar surface of …

Jun 18, 2019 · Dupuytren’s disease has been given the moniker “ the Viking disease ” due to its prevalence in the north of Europe and those of Northern European descent.

Sep 22, 2023 · “Viking’s Disease” is the name commonly used to refer to Dupuytrens contracture in the hand. While we do not know the specific cause of Dupuytrens, this condition is more …