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Treatment: Dupuytren contracture results from contracture of the palmar fascia within the hand, possibly resulting in a fixed flexion deformity of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints and the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints. This condition usually affects the fourth ...

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jmedicalcasereports.com — “Contractures, ectropion and scarring, the most common sequelae of skin grafts after eyelid burn injuries, can result in corneal exposure, corneal ulceration and even blindness. Split-thickness or full-thickness skin grafts are commonly used for the treatment of acute eyelid burns. Plasma exudation and infection are common early complications of eyelid burns, which decrease the success rate of grafts.View full resource at jmedicalcasereports.com

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Auxilium reports three year data from XIAFLEX CORDLESS study in Dupuytren's contracture

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