The two most common fingers involved in Dupuytren's Contracture are which pair?

The two most common fingers involved in Dupuytren's Contracture are which pair?

• A. Little and ring fingers
• B. Index and little fingers
• C. Ring and middle
• D. Little and middle

Answer: (A)

Dupuytren's Contracture tends to involve the digits on the ulnar side of the hand, with a predilection for cords forming in the palmar fascia that pull the fingers into flexion. The ring finger and the little finger are the most commonly affected, so this pair is the classic presentation. The ring finger is the most frequently involved digit, and the little finger often accompanies it, making these two the typical combination seen in patients. The other pairings are less common because the fibrous changes in Dupuytren’s more often extend along the ulnar digits rather than the index or middle fingers. So, while involvement of other digits can occur, the ring and little fingers remain the most characteristic and frequent duo.

Dupuytren's Contracture tends to involve the digits on the ulnar side of the hand, with a predilection for cords forming in the palmar fascia that pull the fingers into flexion. The ring finger and the little finger are the most commonly affected, so this pair is the classic presentation. The ring finger is the most frequently involved digit, and the little finger often accompanies it, making these two the typical combination seen in patients.

The other pairings are less common because the fibrous changes in Dupuytren’s more often extend along the ulnar digits rather than the index or middle fingers. So, while involvement of other digits can occur, the ring and little fingers remain the most characteristic and frequent duo.