"Dupuytren’s disease (DD) is an ancient affliction of unknown origin. It is defined by Dorland as shortening, thickening, and fibrosis of the palmar fascia producing a flexion deformity of a finger. Tradition has it that the disease originated with the Vikings, who spread it throughout Northern Europe and beyond as they traveled and intermarried." Baylor University Medical Center
My father had Dupuytren's disease and it is said to be inherited from the Vikings. I have attached an article below that helps explain about it. Please click on the link below to review. If you know of any of our relatives that might also have had this please email me.