What is Dupuytren’s Disease?
Dupuytren’s disease was first described in 1831 by famous French surgeon Baron Guillaume Dupuytren. Dupuytren’s disease is a fibrotic tissue disorder or wound healing disorder that affects the hands. It is a non-cancerous thickening of the fascia that is characterized by the presence of excess collagen or fibrotic tissue that forms firm lumps in the palm or fingers.