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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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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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Median nerve conduction impairment in patients with diabetes and its impact on patients’ perception of health condition: a quantitative study [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Impaired mobility and compromised manual dexterity leading to difficulties with the activities of daily living (ADL) are an inherent part of the clinical picture in diabetes.
Barbara Polityńska +6 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
wiley +1 more source
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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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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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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Genome-wide RNA-Sequencing analysis reveals a distinct fibrosis gene signature in the conjunctiva after glaucoma surgery [PDF]
Fibrosis-related events play a part in most blinding diseases worldwide. However, little is known about the mechanisms driving this complex multifactorial disease.
A Dobin +68 more
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Reduced telomere length is associated with fibrotic joint disease suggesting that impaired telomere repair contributes to joint fibrosis [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Joint fibrosis affects many synovial joints (including hip, knee and shoulder) causing stiffness and pain. The mechanism of joint fibrosis remains unknown, although genetic factors may contribute.
Borthwick, LA +7 more
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