Prolonged shortening of the muscle or other soft tissue around a joint, preventing movement of the joint.
Contractures
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Dupuytren Contracture
A fibromatosis of the palmar fascia characterized by thickening and contracture of the fibrous bands on the palmar surfaces of the hand and fingers. It arises most commonly in men between the ages of 30 and 50.
Layers of connective tissue of variable thickness. The superficial fascia is found immediately below the skin; the deep fascia invests MUSCLES, nerves, and other organs.
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Fingers
Four or five slender jointed digits in humans and primates, attached to each HAND.
Finger
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Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
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