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RHEUMATOLOGY/ORTHOPAEDICS YEAR 4 > Dupuytren's Contracture > Flashcards

Dupuytren's Contracture Flashcards

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Dupuytren’s contracture

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thickening of Palma fascia causing fixed flexion deformity

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RF

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alcohol
liver disease
phenytoin
trauma

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what fingers does it commonly affect

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4th and 5th

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signs

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fingers not able to flex

can have a nodular appearance

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management

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NSAIDS and physio

surgery - fingers can’t be put flat on the table

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