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The anatomy of Dupuytren's disease. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute. [Bull Hosp Jt Dis Orthop Inst] Journal article

 
TitleThe anatomy of Dupuytren's disease.
Author(s)McFarlane RM 
SourceBull Hosp Jt Dis Orthop Inst 1984; 44(2):318-37.
MeSHDupuytren's Contracture
Fascia
Fingers
Hand
Humans
Thumb
AbstractThe anatomy of the palmar and digital fascia is discussed as it pertains to Dupuytren's disease. Beginning with the premise that the diseased cords arise from preexisting normal fascial bands, the cause of contracture at each joint and the mechanism of displacement of the neurovascular bundle are explained.
Languageeng
Pub Type(s)Journal Article
PubMed ID6099177
  
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