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. 2011:5 Suppl 2:283-8.
doi: 10.2174/1874325001105010283. Epub 2011 Jul 28.

Dupuytren's Disease: Review of the Current Literature

Morsi Khashan  1 , Peter J Smitham, Wasim S Khan, Nicholas J Goddard
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Dupuytren's Disease: Review of the Current Literature

Morsi Khashan et al. Open Orthop J. 2011.

Abstract

Dupuytren's disease is one of the most common condition seen by hand surgeons. It is not only prevalent but can also be a most debilitating condition resulting in significant loss of function of the fingers involved. The cause of this disease, however still remains largely unknown although some recent evidence suggests a stem cell etiology. This review article summarizes the current known knowledge of Dupuytren's as well as the clinical findings, investigations and treatments available.

Keywords: Contracture; Dupuytren’s disease; Dupuytren’s nodules; fasciectomy; hand..

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