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

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Workup

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References