Medical Definition of Dupuytren's contracture
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A painless thickening of the connective tissue in the palmar hand that can lead to difficulty extending the digits.
Causes include hand trauma and genetic predisposition. Features include a painless nodule on the palm, cord-like bands across the palm, thickening of the lines of the palm and curling (contracture) of the 4th and 5th digits. Surgery is performed in some cases unresponsive to conservative measures (splinting, warm soaks, exercises).
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dupuytren's Contracture
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