Dupuytren's contracture after burns of the upper extremity

A case of Dupuytren's contracture in a patient with previous history of burns of the upper extremity is reported. Because this patient has no predisposition to the disease, burns of the upper extremity should be considered as a trigger to the onset of the disease.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of burn care & rehabilitation 1997-05, Vol.18 (3), p.245-246
Hauptverfasser:	BALAKRISHNAN, C, EMANUELE, J. A, CHOW, I. J. S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arm Injuries - complications Biological and medical sciences Burns Burns - complications Dupuytren Contracture - etiology Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of Dupuytren's contracture in a patient with previous history of burns of the upper extremity is reported. Because this patient has no predisposition to the disease, burns of the upper extremity should be considered as a trigger to the onset of the disease.
ISSN:	0273-8481 1534-5939
DOI:	10.1097/00004630-199705000-00012