Signs It May Be Time for an Assessment
Your Hand No Longer Lies Flat
Your palm or fingers cannot rest completely flat on a tabletop without forcing them down.
A Finger Is Gradually Bending
One or more fingers are being pulled toward the palm and are becoming harder to straighten.
Everyday Tasks Are Becoming Difficult
The change interferes with putting on gloves, reaching into a pocket, washing your face, gripping objects or completing work and hobbies.
The Contracture Is Progressing
The bend, cord or loss of movement appears to be increasing over time.
You Are Unsure What the Lump Is
Not every palm lump is Dupuytren’s. Seek an assessment if the diagnosis is unclear, the lump is painful or it changes quickly.
Symptoms Have Returned After Treatment
Dupuytren’s can recur. Arrange reassessment if a cord or contracture begins returning after a previous procedure.
A specialist can examine your hand, measure the contracture and explain whether monitoring or treatment is appropriate.