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Dupuytren’s disease is a common fibroproliferative disease of the palmar fascia of the hand, with advanced cases treated surgically. Anti-TNF injection has undergone phase 2 trials and may be effective in slowing early-stage disease progression.
Kate Williamson +15 more
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Dupuytren`s contracture : a study of its incidence in Malta [PDF]
Contracture of the hand has been described for centuries. Statistics compiled by various authors have established the incidence of the disease. A study of its incidence in Malta during the period 1964 – 1974 is presented.
Amato, Victor P., Sultana, V.M.
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Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency that requires timely intervention. Relief of ACS requires a fasciotomy. Currently, there is no consensus on the best approach for a forearm fasciotomy. This study investigates if a trans‐ulnar single incision decompresses forearm compartments to less than 30 mmHg.
Summer M. Drees +6 more
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Recent Australian contributions to the management of Dupuytren’s disease
**Introduction**: While the history and epidemiology of Dupuytren's disease (DD) is well documented, its aetiology and risk factors, pathogenesis and treatment to this day are still being studied.
Robert Phan +2 more
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Interplay between erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus and genetics. ABSTRACT Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a highly prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), significantly impairing quality of life and psychosocial well‐being. The prevalence of ED is estimated to be over 3.5 times higher in men with diabetes mellitus compared to
Boštjan Hostnik +3 more
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Scanning Electron Microscopy of Palmar Fascia in Dupuytren’s Disease of Advanced Stage
Relevance. Dupuytren’s disease (palmar fascial fibromatosis) affects primarily palmar and digital fascia and results in progressive wrist deformity in many patients and often with bilateral involvement.
N. A. Shchudlo +2 more
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50 years experience with Dupuytren's contracture in the Erlangen University Hospital – A retrospective analysis of 2919 operated hands from 1956 to 2006 [PDF]
Background Dupuytren's disease (DD) is a hand disorder mainly among the northern population. In contrast it is rare in the mediterranean population. Therefore typical habits and dietetic influences have been discussed as well as genetic predisposition ...
A Akyol +56 more
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Dupuytren’s Diathesis in an African Male
Dupuytren’s disease is not common in the African population. Like in other populations early intervention before severe contractures is important in order to prevent recurrence. We present a case of a young African with Dupuytren’s diathesis.
Richard Mbuva +4 more
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The Rationale for Treating the Nodule in Dupuytren’s Disease
Background: Dupuytren’s disease encompasses a spectrum of fibroblastic disorders from the presence of 1–2 nodules in the palm of a hand with no joint contracture to grotesque, crippling and disabling deformities of hands.
Lynn D. Ketchum, MD
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