Contracture
You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can make life difficult. Common problems includeInjuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocationsOsteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis. It can also cause deformity.Tendinitis - irritation of the tendonsDupuytren's contracture - a hereditary thickening of the tough tissue that lies just below the skin of your palm. It causes the fingers to stiffen and bend.Trigger finger - an irritation of the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons. It can cause the tendon to catch and release like a trigger.
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The case was just to show the typical clinical presentation of Dupuytren 's contracture
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Dupuytrens contracture Adv Physiotherapy Surgery caused further aggravation of fibrosis and progression of disease
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Correct Hb by blood transfusion Lateral based forehead flap will be best DP flap also good choice PMMC will be overdo.
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