Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard lump or thick band

Most people with Dupuytren’s Disease do not need any treatment. The disease is usually quite mild, with limited flexion deformities of the digits. Splinting and physiotherapy will be of no benefit to patients with this problem. 

All forms of treatment for Dupuytren’s Disease have their advantages and disadvantages.