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.

Disease Alternative Name

finger injuries and disorders
dupuytren contracture
thumb injuries
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DUPUYTREN 'S CONTRACTURE

A classical presentation of Dupuytren 's contracture involving both hands As in this case- most commonly ring finger is...See More

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The case was just to show the typical clinical presentation of Dupuytren 's contracture


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#DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE. SUGGEST YOUR OPINION Dx?? And Rx??

48 year old male Dupuytren's contracture is a hand deformity that usually develops over years. The condition affects a ...See More

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Dupuytrens contracture Adv Physiotherapy Surgery caused further aggravation of fibrosis and progression of disease


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3 to 4 months post operative central arch Commondo!! 45yr/f/ weight 35kgs Hb 9 signs of wound contracture but it's ge...See More

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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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Release of severe Duyputren's contracture of ring and little finger Under magnification, preserving nerves and tendons ...See More

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