Living with Dupuytren’s Disease

With Dupuytren’s disease, everyday activities can become challenging. Early on, it may not have much of an impact. As contracture progresses and range of motion decreases, it may become more noticeable. Washing your face, shaking someone’s hand and even signing your name can become difficult.

In interviews, people with Dupuytren’s contracture said they have trouble with personal activities such as carrying groceries, buttoning shirts, and gripping a golf club or a gardening tool, but most had found ways to adapt.

Dealing with Contracture
Find out ways patients have learned to adapt their contracture.

Daily Activities Checklist
This interactive tool will help you determine how Dupuytren’s affects your everyday activities.

Patient Perspectives Videos
Watch videos where patients describe their experiences with Dupuytren’s disease.