People often arrive here after noticing a firm lump, a cord beneath the skin, or a finger that no longer straightens fully. Start with the description that best matches your hand.
Learn about palm nodules, skin changes and other conditions that can look similar.
Understand cords, contracture, the tabletop test and changes worth tracking.
Compare common treatment approaches, recovery demands and questions to ask.
Understand Dupuytren’s disease, compare treatment options—including observation, needle procedures and surgery—and learn what recovery may involve.
Place your hand palm-down on a flat surface.
Relax your hand. Do not force the fingers down.
If your palm or fingers cannot lie flat, consider discussing the change with a qualified clinician.
Treatment decisions depend on your hand, the joints involved, your daily function and your goals. Understand the main approaches before speaking with a specialist.
When hand function is not limited, monitoring may be appropriate. Track changes and know when to seek reassessment.
A clinician divides the cord through small needle punctures. Recovery may be shorter, but this procedure is not suitable for every hand.
Affected fascia is removed through an incision. Discuss expected improvement, recovery, possible complications and recurrence.
Recovery looks different for every person and every treatment.
Learn what to expect with swelling, stiffness, wound care, therapy and returning to everyday activities.
Use practical strategies for cooking, driving, work, hobbies and exercise.
