Dupuytren Contracture Center - Florissant, MO
Florissant Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for Dupuytren ContractureType of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon. Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Common Name: Orthopedist Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Florissant * Northland MidAmerica Orthopedics  Northland MidAmerica Orthopedics  Northland MidAmerica Orthopedics  Northland MidAmerica Orthopedics  Northland MidAmerica Orthopedics  Rafat S Nashed MD  Northland MidAmerica Orthopedics  Northland MidAmerica Orthopedics  Advanced Orthopedics of Clayton  Advanced Orthopedics of Clayton  Advanced Orthopedics of Clayton  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  St Charles Orthopaedic Surgery  St Charles Orthopaedic Surgery  St Charles Orthopaedic Surgery  St Charles Orthopaedic Surgery  St Charles Orthopaedic Surgery  St Charles Orthopaedic Surgery  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  Olive Surgical Group Ltd  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Parkcrest Orthopaedics LLC  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Parkcrest Orthopaedics LLC  Parkcrest Orthopaedics LLC  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Donald R Bassman MD  Washington University Orthopedics  Washington University Orthopedics  St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc  St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc  St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc  St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc  St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc  St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc  St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc  Town & County Orthopaedics  St Louis University Medical Center  St Louis University Medical Center  Orthopaedic Care of Saint Louis PC  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Drs Coyle & Merenda  Galakatos Martin & Merenda MDs  Galakatos Martin & Merenda MDs  Galakatos Martin & Merenda MDs  Ballas ENT  Ballas ENT  St Louis University Medical Center  Metropolitan Orthopedics LTD  Metropolitan Orthopedics LTD  Metropolitan Orthopedics LTD  Metropolitan Orthopedics LTD  Metropolitan Orthopedics LTD  St Louis Spine Care Alliance  Gateway Spine  St Louis Spine Care Alliance Florissant, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Dupuytren ContractureRead the Dupuytren Contracture article » What is a Dupuytren contracture?Dupuytren contracture is a localized formation of scar tissue beneath the skin of the palm of the hand. The scarring accumulates in a tissue (fascia) that normally covers the tendons that pull the fingers to grip. As Dupuytren contracture progresses, more of the fascia becomes thickened and shortened. Dimpling and puckering of the skin over the area eventually occurs. How fast does Dupuytren contracture develop?Dupuytren contracture varies in its rate of progression from minor skin puckering for many years to rapid contracture (fixed flexed position) of fingers. What are the causes of Dupuytren contracture?The precise cause of Dupuytren contracture is not known. However, it is known that it occurs more frequently in patients with diabetes mellitus, seizure disorders (epilepsy), and alcoholism. Dupuytren's contracture can be inherited. In medical terms, the inherited form of Dupuytren's contracture is transferred in the family as a so-called autosomal dominant trait with incomplete penetrance and partial sex-limitation. This means that the gene for Dupuytren contracture is not on an X or Y chromosome (sex chromosome) but on one of the other 44 chromosomes. Consequently, one version of the gene is enough to cause the disorder (it is dominant), but not everyone who has the gene has the disorder (the gene is not fully penetrant) and the disorder is most frequent in males (the gene expression is partially limited to males).
What are the symptoms of Dupuytren contracture?Dupuytren contracture initially may cause only a minor painless lump in the palm of the hand near the base of the finger(s). Dupuytren contracture most commonly affects the ring (fourth) finger, but it can affect any and all fingers. Dupuytren contracture can also affect one or ... Recommended Reading Related to Dupuytren's ContractureHow Does Scarring Happen?Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury. Various factors influence how your skin scars. Of course, the depth and size of the wound or incision and the location of the injury are going to impact the scar's characteristics. But your age, heredity, even your sex or ethnicity, will all affect how your skin reacts. What Are the Types of Scars?These are several different types of scars including:
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