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[Dupuytren's contracture].

Barbara Jemec1

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, United Kingdom.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 30, 2003
PubMed
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Dupuytren

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Dermatology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Dupuytren's contracture is a prevalent fibrotic condition affecting the palmar fascia.
  • The disease predominantly impacts the elderly but can present aggressively in younger individuals.
  • Understanding its epidemiology and pathogenesis is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of Dupuytren's contracture.
  • To detail the clinical presentation, histological findings, and pathogenesis.
  • To discuss current surgical treatments and emerging therapeutic strategies.

Summary:

  • This review covers the history, epidemiology, clinical aspects, and pathogenesis of Dupuytren's contracture.
  • It examines established surgical interventions and explores recent advancements in treatment options.

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  • The document synthesizes current knowledge on this complex fibrotic disorder.

    • Impact:

    • Offers a consolidated resource for clinicians and researchers on Dupuytren's contracture.
    • Facilitates informed decision-making regarding diagnosis and treatment strategies.
    • Highlights areas for future research in understanding and managing palmar fibromatosis.