In this article, we presented a rare case ofDupuytren s contracture with bilateral thumb and fifth digit involvement in a 77-year-old male patient who was assessed by ultrasound elastographyand gained range of motion after rehabilitation.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Dupuytren's contracture is a disease that affects the functionality of the hand and causes contractures leading to progressive fibrosis of the palmarfascia.
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Key Findings & Data:Dupuytren s contracture usually affects the fourth and fifth digits, but thumb involvement is rare.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this article, we presented a rare case ofDupuytren s contracture with bilateral thumb and fifth digit involvement in a 77-year-old male patient who was assessed by ultrasound elastographyand gained range of motion after rehabilitation.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Dupuytren's contracture is a disease that affects the functionality of the hand and causes contractures leading to progressive fibrosis of the palmarfascia. Dupuytren s contracture usually affects the fourth and fifth digits, but thumb involvement is rare. In this article, we presented a rare case ofDupuytren s contracture with bilateral thumb and fifth digit involvement in a 77-year-old male patient who was assessed by ultrasound elastographyand gained range of motion after rehabilitation.
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TIKIZ, C., ULUSOY, A., ÖRGÜÇ, Ş. (2022). Dupuytren's Contracture With Rare Bilateral Thumb and Little Finger Involvement Demonstrated by Ultrasound Elastography. Archives of Rheumatology, Cilt: 30 - Sayı: 4, 357–360. https://ajindex.com/articles/448046
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