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What Is Viking Syndrome? A Go-to Guide to Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Dupuytren’s Contracture or Viking Syndrome is a medical condition that causes hand deformity. It occurs very slowly as soft tissues under the skin start to thicken. As a result, the fingers of the person start to bend towards the palm because of the knot formation. The most affected fingers are generally the middle, ring finger,… Continue reading What Is Viking Syndrome? A Go-to Guide to Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

How did Dupuytren’s contracture get its name?

Dupuytren’s, pronounced doop-a-trons, is a disorder that causes the formation of an inflammatory nodule that makes your finger contract down toward the palm. The condition was named after the scientist who first studied it. Viking’s Disease  The disorder originated with the Vikings in Scandinavia, in countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, who began conquering foreign… Continue reading How did Dupuytren’s contracture get its name?

Can we call Dupuytrens an autoimmune disease?

With a name like that, I’m pretty sure people find it confusing enough as it is. This disease has been affecting people for a long time, and the fact that not enough research has been done on the causes and how to cure it doesn’t help. Therefore, it’s better to have guidance and give you… Continue reading Can we call Dupuytrens an autoimmune disease?