, resulting in the permanent curvature of one or more fingers and the appearance of a variable number of nodules on the palm of the hand.
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Although doubts still remain, the causes of this disorder seem to be linked to genetic-hereditary factors: in fact, those suffering from Dupuytren's disease often have a close relative (a parent or a brother) affected by the same pathology.
Severe patients have difficulty grasping objects and performing the most normal manual activities, such as driving.
The diagnosis is simple, as the pathological signs are unambiguous.
From a therapeutic point of view, the solutions are different and depend on how severe the symptoms are: in moderate cases, the doctor opts for non-surgical treatment, while in more severe cases he suggests surgery.
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