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Scientific understanding and clinical management of Dupuytren disease.
Nature reviews. Rheumatology - 1 Dec 2010
Shih Barbara, Bayat Ardeshir
Abstract excerpt
Dupuytren disease (DD) is a fibroproliferative disorder of unknown etiology that often results in shortening and thickening of the palmar fascia, leading to permanent and irreversible flexion contracture of the digits. This Review provides a detailed update of the scientific understanding of DD and its clinical management, with perspectives on emerging research and therapy. Established risk factors include...
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