title: [Dupuytren's contracture].
abstract: Dupuytren's contracture is a common disease affecting the palmar fascia. It is mostly found in the elderly population, although more aggressive cases are not uncommon in the younger population. After a historic and epidemiological review, the clinical picture, histology and pathogenesis, the surgical treatment, and the latest therapeutic options are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jemec
mesh_terms: D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans