Ally McCoist Reveals Incurable Hand Condition

Ally McCoist, the former Rangers and Scotland footballer, has disclosed that he suffers from Dupuytren's contracture, an inherited condition that causes his fingers to bend towards his palms. The 62-year-old explained that he has undergone two surgeries to correct the issue, but it has recurred, making tasks like texting significantly more difficult. Acknowledged as 'Viking disease' due to its prevalence among men of northern European descent, Dupuytren's involves thickening of the palm skin, affecting primarily the ring and middle fingers. McCoist shared his family's history with the condition, revealing that both his parents had it, and humorously noted that despite the hereditary nature, his doctor commented that it usually skips a generation. He estimated that around two million people in Britain have some degree of this condition, which is not painful but can impact daily activities. Other notable individuals who have suffered from Dupuytren's include former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.