Finger contracture M20.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Joint malposition of fingers as a result of permanent shortening of muscles, tendons, fascia/ligaments, caused by nerves (paralysis), or by sclerosis of the corium S.a.u. Fibromatoses.

Occurrence/Epidemiology
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E.g. in systemic scleroderma, hereditary sclerodactyly, camptodactyly, Dupuytren's contracture, gout, primarily chronic polyarthritis (rheumatoid arthritis)

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Camptodactyly; Dupuytren's contracture; Gout; Rheumatoid arthritis and skin manifestations; Sclerodactyly, hereditary; Scleroderma systemic; Sclerosis;;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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