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Dupuytren's Contracture

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Dupuytren's Contracture Underlying Cause

The exact cause of Dupuytren's contracture is unknown. For some reason, an abnormal formation of scar tissue develops within the palm.

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Last Updated: Apr 4, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Dupuytren's Contracture References:

Draviaraj KP, Chakrabarti I. Functional outcome after surgery for Dupuytren's contracture: a prospective study. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2004 Sep;29(5):804-8.
Skoff HD. The surgical treatment of Dupuytren's contracture: a synthesis of techniques. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004 Feb;113(2):540-4.
Wilbrand S, Ekbom A, Gerdin B. A cohort study linked increased mortality in patients treated surgically for Dupuytren's contracture. J Clin Epidemiol. 2005 Jan;58(1):68-74.