What is Dupuytren’s contracture and how serious is it?

Dupuytren’s contracture happens when the tissue under the skin near your fingers becomes thicker and less flexible, according to the NHS website (Alamy/PA) -

Former Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave has spoken about how a condition affecting his hands could impact his performance on Dancing On Ice, which returns to ITV1 on Sunday.

The 62-year-old, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, has shared his worries that his Dupuytren’s contracture (a condition also experienced by the beloved English actor Bill Nighy) and diabetes might pose challenges during the competition.