The cause of Dupuytren's disease is not known but seems to be more common in people of Scandinavian background. Mild case may require no treatment at all. For more significant conditions surgical removal of the thickened fascia and cords is appropriate. Despite surgical intervention sometimes the fingers continue to bend somewhat into the palm. Before and After Pictures of Patient with Dupuytren's Disease Trigger Finger Trigger finger also known as stenosing tenosynovitis is characterized by locking or triggering of the finger as it is flexed and extended.
Patients often complain of discomfort involving the knuckles at the palm and finger.
The condition is due to disproportion between the tendon and the pulley that it glides through. Treatment involves wearing splints and taking anti-inflammatory medications, and sometimes steroid injections. In cases that are severe or have failed conservative treatment, surgical release of the pulley is indicated. The procedure is relatively simple and is performed on an outpatient basis. Ganglion Cysts Ganglion cysts are probably the most common lumps that occur in the hand.