16 March 2010

Duptyren Contracture

Inspection:
  • fixed flexion contracture of 4th and 5th digits
  • nodular thickening
  • associated surgical scars
  • muscle wasting - disuse atrophy
  • normal sensation
Associations:
  • Diabetes
  • Epileptic medications
  • Alcohol
  • Family Hx
  • Epilepsy
  • Smoking
  • Trauma
  • Peyronies disease
  • AIDS
  • Idiopathic
  • Liver disease - alcoholic