In this clear, informative video from physiotherapist Stephen Bunting, viewers learn all about Dupuytren’s Disease (also known as Dupuytren’s Contracture or “Viking Hand”), a genetic condition causing abnormal thickening and tightening of the palmar fascia in the hand. It often starts with painless nodules, pits, or cords in the palm (commonly near the ring and little fingers) and can slowly progress to bent fingers that interfere with daily function. Strongly linked to Northern European ancestry, it typically appears after age 60 and is rarely painful long-term. The video covers why it happens, when no treatment is needed (just moisturizing and gentle stretches for early lumps), and the main options once fingers start contracting—needle fasciotomy, collagenase injections, or surgery (fasciectomy or dermofasciectomy)—with practical advice on timing and expectations for good outcomes.
