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Dupuytren's disease of the big toe

M Kulkarni1, D Elliot

  • 1Hand Surgery Department, St. Andrews Centre For Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, Uk.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|October 6, 2005
PubMed

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This paper discusses four cases of Dupuytren

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Dupuytren's disease is a condition that causes the connective tissue in the palm of the hand to thicken and tighten.
  • It most commonly affects the ring and little fingers, but can occur in other digits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present four cases of Dupuytren's disease affecting the big toe.
  • To highlight the rarity and clinical presentation of this condition in the hallux.

Main Methods:

  • Case series review.
  • Clinical examination and diagnosis of Dupuytren's disease in the big toe.

Main Results:

  • Four patients presented with Dupuytren's disease affecting the big toe.
  • Symptoms included digital contracture and palpable cords in the affected digit.

Conclusions:

  • Dupuytren's disease can affect the big toe, although it is uncommon.
  • Further research may be needed to understand the specific characteristics and treatment of hallux involvement.

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