Dupuytren's contracture is a progressive ... center and multicenter analyses had a fixed flexion deformity of at least 20 degrees of the MP or PIP joints in at least 1 finger.

Caucasian female with nodule and contracture formation of the right palmar fascia with extension to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints. She states that this ...

In CORD-I, 64.0% of cords in the active-treatment group, compared with 6.8% in the placebo group, met the primary efficacy end point of reduction in total flexion contracture to 0 to 5 degrees (P ...

This happens most frequently in the ring and little finger. This “flexion contracture” can lead to difficulty gripping objects, placing the hand flat, or shaking hands. The exact cause of ...

Camptodactyly (MIM 114200) is a digit deformity characterised by permanent flexion contracture of fifth fingers at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints. The sporadic cases are common but a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with a fixed flexion contracture should be carefully evaluated and educated on stretching exercises ...