Dupuytren’s Contracture in Athletes
Background. Dupuytren’s contracture is a fibrotic condition of the hand, traditionally associated with age, genetics, and metabolic factors. However, recent observations suggest it may also appear in younger individuals with high physical activity levels. Aim. The aim of this study was to review...
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Background. Dupuytren’s contracture is a fibrotic condition of the hand, traditionally associated with age, genetics, and metabolic factors. However, recent observations suggest it may also appear in younger individuals with high physical activity levels.
Aim. The aim of this study was to review the current literature on Dupuytren’s contracture in athletes and explore possible links between training load, mechanical stress, and early disease onset.
Material and methods. The review was conducted using published case reports, observational studies, and athlete-specific data describing Dupuytren’s contracture symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes using a PubMed search and inclusion criteria.
Results. Several studies describe early nodular changes and functional symptoms in athletes from sports such as climbing, judo, hockey, and rowing. Repetitive microtrauma, overuse, and delayed tissue recovery may contribute to earlier fibrotic changes. Functional impairment in athletes often appears earlier and requires tailored treatment to preserve performance.
Conclusions. Dupuytren’s contracture in athletes may follow a distinct pathway, triggered or accelerated by mechanical overload. Early recognition and sport-specific management may help prevent long-term complications. Further studies are needed to identify risk factors and develop screening tools for athletic populations.
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| spelling | doaj-art-718bc989fb4e4ffdb0ba2f66489811e82025-08-20T03:13:18ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-07-014310.12775/QS.2025.43.62339Dupuytren’s Contracture in AthletesTomasz Antczak0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3407-0981Monika Gajda-Bathelt 1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6231-607XMonika Dąbek2https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4403-556XKatarzyna Jania3https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4399-1016Zuzanna Perlicka 4https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6153-7299Karolina Smolińska 5https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4115-0297Paulina Sadkowska 6https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7409-2460Julia Kulczycka 7https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9624-8273Weronika Popow 8https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6680-0750Michał Ciołkosz 9https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7330-7069Szpital Czerniakowski w WarszawieBeskid Oncology Center - Municipal Hospital of John Paul II in Bielsko-BiałaMazovia Rehabilitation Center STOCER Włodzimierz Roefler Hospital Powiatowe Centrum Zdrowia w Otwocku Sp. z.o.o.Beskid Oncology Center - Municipal Hospital of John Paul II in Bielsko-BiałaUniversity Clinical Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw, The Infant Jesus Clinical HospitalSamodzielny Publiczny Zespół Zakładów Opieki Zdrowotnej w KozienicachMazovia Rehabilitation Center STOCER Włodzimierz Roefler HospitalORLIK Medical Clinic Sp. z.o.o.Czerniakowski Hospital Background. Dupuytren’s contracture is a fibrotic condition of the hand, traditionally associated with age, genetics, and metabolic factors. However, recent observations suggest it may also appear in younger individuals with high physical activity levels. Aim. The aim of this study was to review the current literature on Dupuytren’s contracture in athletes and explore possible links between training load, mechanical stress, and early disease onset. Material and methods. The review was conducted using published case reports, observational studies, and athlete-specific data describing Dupuytren’s contracture symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes using a PubMed search and inclusion criteria. Results. Several studies describe early nodular changes and functional symptoms in athletes from sports such as climbing, judo, hockey, and rowing. Repetitive microtrauma, overuse, and delayed tissue recovery may contribute to earlier fibrotic changes. Functional impairment in athletes often appears earlier and requires tailored treatment to preserve performance. Conclusions. Dupuytren’s contracture in athletes may follow a distinct pathway, triggered or accelerated by mechanical overload. Early recognition and sport-specific management may help prevent long-term complications. Further studies are needed to identify risk factors and develop screening tools for athletic populations. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/62339Dupuytren’s ContractureDupuytren’s DiseaseVikings’ diseaseSportPhysical ActivityRehabilitation |
| spellingShingle | Tomasz Antczak Monika Gajda-Bathelt Monika Dąbek Katarzyna Jania Zuzanna Perlicka Karolina Smolińska Paulina Sadkowska Julia Kulczycka Weronika Popow Michał Ciołkosz Dupuytren’s Contracture in Athletes Quality in Sport Dupuytren’s Contracture Dupuytren’s Disease Vikings’ disease Sport Physical Activity Rehabilitation |
| title | Dupuytren’s Contracture in Athletes |
| title_full | Dupuytren’s Contracture in Athletes |
| title_fullStr | Dupuytren’s Contracture in Athletes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dupuytren’s Contracture in Athletes |
| title_short | Dupuytren’s Contracture in Athletes |
| title_sort | dupuytren s contracture in athletes |
| topic | Dupuytren’s Contracture Dupuytren’s Disease Vikings’ disease Sport Physical Activity Rehabilitation |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/62339 |
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