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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Dupuytren's Disease: Review of the Current Literature

The Open Orthopaedics Journal 28 July 2011 RESEARCH ARTICLE DOI: 10.2174/1874325001105010283

Abstract

Dupuytren’s disease is one of the most common condition seen by hand surgeons. It is not only prevalent but can also be a most debilitating condition resulting in significant loss of function of the fingers involved. The cause of this disease, however still remains largely unknown although some recent evidence suggests a stem cell etiology. This review article summarizes the current known knowledge of Dupuytren’s as well as the clinical findings, investigations and treatments available.

Keywords: Contracture, Dupuytren’s disease, Dupuytren’s nodules, fasciectomy, hand.
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