Double Spiral Dupuytren's Disease: Case of Ulnar and Radial Spiral Cords in Shared Digit.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2020
Abstract
Dupuytren's disease is a benign fibroproliferative disorder resulting in progressive contraction of palmar and digital fascia. Diseased fascia of the hand condenses into tensile cords, manifesting in various anatomical combinations. The spiral cord variant is especially troublesome, as the cord travels under the digital neurovascular bundle and places it at risk during surgical resection. In severe cases, limited fasciectomy is required to release contracture and restore finger extension. Here, we present the case of a 79-year-old right-handed man with a history of severe Dupuytren's disease of both hands, who was found to have
Volume
8
Issue
10
First Page
3212
Last Page
3212
ISSN
2169-7574
Published In/Presented At
Kator, J., Gopinath, R., Miller, N., & Pensy, R. (2020). Double Spiral Dupuytren's Disease: Case of Ulnar and Radial Spiral Cords in Shared Digit. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(10), e3212. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003212
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
33173707
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article