Another condition named after the first surgeon to describe it, this is a connective tissue disorder of the palmar fascia (the tissue located just underneath the palm skin). Specific causes remain unknown, however, treatment typically involves releasing contractures.

Causes & Triggers

• Age
• Gender
• Hand trauma
• Heredity
• Northern European or Scandinavian decent

Signs & Symptoms

• Changes in appearance of palm:
  • Lump(s) at base of ring or pinkie finger
  • Lump(s) beneath skin of palm
  • Thickening of palmar fasica
• Difficulty in fully extending fingers
• Fingers pulled into palm
• Inability to perform daily palm-extending activities such as shaking hands or doing dishes

Tips & Treatments

• Men develop the condition more often than women.
• Lumps can develop into hard “cords” that extend into the fingers.
• Treatment may require breaking apart or removing those cords.