Dupuytren Contracture or Viking Hand: Causes Symptoms and Risk
The condition affecting the front fibrous tissue layer in the palm and fingers is called Dupuytren Contracture or Viking hand. People are suffering from Dupuytren’s experience thickening of fascia that tightens over time. This causes the pulling of fingers inward towards the palm.
Cause
The cause of the Viking hand is not entirely known, but the most prominent factor is seen among the patients is genetics.
The reports say Dupuytren worsens after the patient experiences an injury or an open wound to their hand; however, there is no good reason to support this. Furthermore, there is no convincing evidence to prove that the overuse of the hand causes it.
Symptoms
Since this condition develops over the year, it takes a while for the patient to notice the symptoms.
The most common symptoms include:
- The tissues of the affected hand start getting thicker
- Dimples on the skin
- Incapability to straightening your fingers
- Painless cords are felt through the skin
- Hard bumps on the palm
- A ropelike growth
Risk factors:
Here are the factors that increase the risk of Viking hand:
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Occupations with exposure to regular vibrations
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Family medical history
- Being over 50
- Gender: It’s most common in males
- Ancestry: common in people of northern European descent
Treatment:
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