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[Dupuytren contracture].

V E Meyer1

  • 1Departement Chirurgie Universitätsspital Zürich.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|March 26, 1991
PubMed
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Dupuytren

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Rheumatology

Context:

  • Dupuytren's contracture is a progressive condition affecting hand function.
  • Understanding its etiology and clinical presentation is crucial for patient management.
  • Despite extensive research, fundamental knowledge gaps persist.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge on Dupuytren's contracture.
  • To review clinical aspects, natural history, differential diagnosis, and pathophysiology.
  • To assess the impact of recent advancements on treatment strategies.

Summary:

  • Little fundamental progress has been made in understanding Dupuytren's contracture over the past century.
  • Pathophysiological insights have not yet translated into causal treatments.
  • Surgical interventions remain the primary therapeutic option, with improved outcomes due to technical refinements.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for further research into the underlying causes of Dupuytren's contracture.
  • Emphasizes the continued importance of surgical management for improving hand function.
  • Suggests that advancements in surgical techniques benefit all patient groups, including the elderly.

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