What causes Dupuytren’s disease and is it hereditary?

Dupuytren's contracture, often called Viking's disease, is a condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position. Mr James Nicholl is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in treating such condition. While talking us through the symptoms, he also elaborates on the hereditary nature of the condition and the risk factors.

Mr James Nicholl is an expert orthopaedic surgeon based in Tunbridge Wells who specialises in hand and wrist surgery. To book a consultation with him, go to his Top Doctors profile and check his availability: https://bit.ly/2Oc8JiJ