Hand

Dupuytren's Contracture

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

A physical examination of the palm by touch called palpation confirms the presence of the contracture or shortening of the tissue. A good guideline for determining when to consider surgery is the "table top test." Try to place the palm of your hand completely flat on a hard surface. If you can't, the contracture has progressed to a point where surgical intervention may be helpful.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007