This is a progressive shortening, thickening, and fibrosing of the palmar fascia and aponeurosis.

This pulls the 5^th and 4^th fingers into partial flexion at the metacarpophalangeal joints and proximal interphalangeal joints.

This is common in men over 50 years of age

The cause is idiopathic.

Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture is surgical excision of all fibrotic parts of the palmar fascia to free the fingers.

Particularly affects ring finger and little finger.

Chronic alcoholics tend to have B1 deficiency. The B1 deficiency may be a cause of Dupuytren's Contracture.

Does not affect the thumb.

Lumbrical muscles remain unaffected