Hand Disorders
A 65-year-old man of Northern European descent presents with progressive flexion contracture of his right ring finger. He first noticed a nodule in his palm 5 years ago. Now he cannot place his hand flat on the table (positive tabletop test). Examination shows a 45-degree MCP joint contracture and 30-degree PIP contracture with palpable cords extending from palm to finger. Regarding Dupuytren contracture:
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Dupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative disorder of the palmar and digital fascia predominantly af...
The pathological process involves myofibroblast proliferation and excessive type III collagen deposi...
Dupuytren disease is most common in Asian populations; it primarily affects women; the thumb is the ...
Indications for treatment include MCP contracture greater than 30 degrees, any PIP contracture, or f...
The tabletop test (Hueston) is positive when the palm and fingers cannot be placed flat on the table...
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