Hand Clin. 1989 Aug;5(3):349-57.

Dupuytren's contracture.

Hill NA, Hurst LC.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York.

Dupuytren's contracture can be controlled by surgery and hand function can be markedly improved. Surgery is not, however, a definitive cure and patients should be so advised, especially when the disease starts in the younger age group.

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