Dupuytren's disease

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Dupuytren's disease

Raoul Tubiana ... [et al.] ; with contributions by Jean-Jacques Comtet and Terri M. Skirven ; with illustrations by Léon Dorn

Martin Dunitz, c2000

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Description and Table of Contents

Description

Dupuytren's contracture is an intriguing disease causing considerable discomfort and often recurring after treatment. This authoritative guide surveys the disease and treatment options, including material on new treatments that may offer further hope to sufferers.

Table of Contents

  • History
  • anatomy - normal, pathologic
  • aetiology and pathogenesis
  • histopathology, cell biology and biochemistry
  • clinical aspects - epidemiology
  • clinical presentation
  • classification of deformities
  • associated diseases
  • evolution and risk factors
  • treatment - non-surgical
  • fasciotommy
  • fasciectomy
  • primary closure
  • open palm
  • dermofasciectomy
  • ectopic lesions
  • results - recurrences
  • salvage procedures
  • physical therapy.

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