Russian President Vladimir Putin could suffer a chronic disease known as Dupuytren’s contracture, which would prevent him from to extend your hands completely. This according to the publication of mexican doctorAlejandro Macías, in his account Twitter.
“Look at the palm of Putin’s hand. It seems to me that he has Dupuytren’s disease.” Dr. Macías wrote on March 1st.
Look at the palm of Putin’s hand. It seems to me that he has Dupuytren’s disease. It is a thickening of the skin on the palm, at the base of the fingers, which can over time cause the fingers to bend to the sides or towards the palm. pic.twitter.com/OZ1Cd1aryr
– Alejandro Macias (@doctormacias) March 1, 2022
According to the doctor, this is a thickening of skin on the palm, at the base of the fingers that can over time cause the fingers bend to the sides or to the palm. The publication is accompanied by a cropped image of Putin where a kind of ‘lump’ on your left palmwhich according to the doctor is a sign that the president suffers from this disease.
After this publication, more people joined with videos that ‘prove’ that the president is sick and that he tries to hide it in his public appearances
What is Dupuytren’s disease?
Dupuytren’s contracture is a deformity of the hand that usually manifests itself over the years. The disorder affects a layer of tissue that lies under the skin of the Palm of the hand. Knots of tissue form under the skin that eventually create a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a flexed position.
Affected fingers cannot be fully stretched, which can complicate daily activities, such as putting hands in pockets, putting on gloves, or shaking hands.
Dupuytren’s contracture mainly affects the two furthest fingers of the thumb, and occurs most frequently in old man with Northern European descent. There are several treatments to slow the progression of Dupuytren’s contracture and relieve symptoms
Causes and symptoms
Typically, Dupuytren’s contracture progress slowly, over time. The disease usually begins as a thickening of the skin on the palm of the hand. As it progresses, the skin on the palm may appear wrinkled or dimpled. can be formed a firm lump of tissue in the palm of the hand. This lump may be tender to the touch, but it is usually not painful.
In the later stages of Dupuytren’s contracture, fabric cords under the skin of the palm of the hand that may extend to the fingers.
As these cords tighten, the fingers can be pulled into the palm, and can sometimes become severe.
The two fingers farthest from the thumb are the most affected, although the middle finger is also affected. may be compromised. Only rarely are the thumb and index finger affected. Dupuytren’s contracture can occur in both hands, although one hand is usually more affected than the other.
Is there a treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture?
Among the most common treatments are physiotherapy exercises, this to restore functionality to the hand, gain strength and mobility. In addition to these exercises, it is also often used:
Surgery: Option for more advanced cases, whose hand functionality is already limited. The goal is to surgically remove the affected tissue from the palm.
Radiotherapy
Collagenase injection: This is an experimental technique that seeks to avoid reaching the surgical option.