Finger contracture M20.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition This section has been translated automatically.

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 This section has been translated automatically.

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

Therapy This section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer