Dupuytren's Disease Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
A slowly progressive contracture of the palmar fascia, which causes flexion of the 4th and 5th fingers, and frequently the middle finger
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Dupuytren’s Disease
2
Q
It is also associated with:
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Alcoholism
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Dupuytren’s Disease
3
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Dupuytren’s Disease: Signs and Symptoms
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- Dull aching discomfort
- Morning numbness, cramping, and stiffness in the affected fingers
- This condition starts in one hand but eventually both hands are affected symmetrical