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Dupuytren's contracture (also called Dupuytren's disease, Morbus Dupuytren, Viking disease, palmar fibromatosis and Celtic hand) is a condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position.
- Unknown
- Gradual onset in males over 50
- Trouble preparing food or writing
- Rheumatology
Jun 16, 2023 · Viking Disease, more commonly known as Dupuytren’s contracture, is a debilitating affliction in which knots of tissue form in the palm of the hand and...
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The disease is more common in men; the incidence in women is approximately 15% of those requiring surgical care but becomes higher in those who require nonsurgical treatment. There is a progressive rise in incidence with age.
- Adrian E. Flatt
- 10.1080/08998280.2001.11927791
- 2001
- 2001/10
Oct 27, 2022 · It is more common in people of Scandinavian or Northern European decent. This association may be why it is sometimes called Viking disease. If you have it, does that make you descended from Vikings? A genetic study published in 2019 found no evidence to support Dupuytren’s being a disease of the Norse. Besides genetics, the causes are unknown.
Dec 29, 2023 · Viking's disease, medically known as Dupuytren's contracture, is a hand condition that gradually causes bending of one or more fingers towards the palm. It's commonly associated with people of Northern European descent, hence the colloquial name "Viking's disease."
Mar 14, 2022 · Dupuytren’s Contracture or Vikings Disease is caused by an abnormal tightening and thickening of the fascia, under the skin, on the palm. Dupuytren’s disease is normally a slow and relatively painless medical condition. Initially, soft lumps and pitted skin start to grow in the palm.
The 40,000-year-old genetic inheritance bestowed on us by the Neanderthals has been highlighted by a new study. The new findings suggest that the risk of developing Dupuytren's disease, sometimes called "Viking disease," increases when a person has inherited DNA from Neanderthal ancestors.
