Dupuytren's contracture: Difference between revisions
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*progressive, permanent flexion of the digits of the hand due to myofibroblastic disease of the palmar and digital fascia | |||
*most commonly affects the fourth and fifth digits | |||
*unilateral contracture predominately affects the right side but bilateral involvement is common | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 24 December 2020
Background
Clinical Features
- progressive, permanent flexion of the digits of the hand due to myofibroblastic disease of the palmar and digital fascia
- most commonly affects the fourth and fifth digits
- unilateral contracture predominately affects the right side but bilateral involvement is common