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Dupuytren's Disease

Internet URL

http://www.assh.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PatientsPublic/HandConditions/DupuytrensDisease/Dupuytren_s_Disease.htm  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Description

Dupuytren’s disease is an abnormal thickening of the fascia (the tissue between the skin and the tendons in the palm) that may limit movement of one or more fingers.

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Review Date

4/25/2007

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