Is Dupuytren contracture the same as trigger finger?

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asked Apr 24, 2018 in Other- Health by Gorgu (300 points)
Is Dupuytren contracture the same as trigger finger?

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answered Apr 25, 2018 by Jaybird (12,310 points)
Dupuytren Contracture and trigger finger are different and not the same thing.

Dupuytren Contracture is caused by the shortening and thickening of connective tissue that's in the palm of our hand, trigger finger is when a finger or thumb suddenly becomes blocked or stopped when you move your fingers.

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