title: Dupuytren's contracture in women.
abstract: Dupuytren's contracture in women is similar to that in men. A limited fasciectomy is the operative procedure of choice for women with Dupuytren's contracture. The most significant difference between men and women is the higher incidence of a flare reaction in women following the operation. This must be considered when contemplating such procedures because the flare is associated with a greater risk of residual joint stiffness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine.
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Zemel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods