Dupuytren'S Disease Av Lawrence C. Md (Professor & Vice Chairman Department Of Orthopaedics) Hurst, Marie A. Ph.D. (Dept. Orthopaedics T-18 R

Dupuytren's Disease: A Scientific Review offers consolidated, up-to-date coverage of both the basic normal (nonpathologic) science and cutting-edge science of this progressive disorder. Drs. Lawrence C. Hurst, Marie A. Badalamente, and David Edward Komatsu break down the complex topic of Dupuytren’s contracture into its basic scientific components. Hand surgeons, plastic surgeons, and orthopaedic surgeons will find this unique, concise title to be especially helpful in their practices. Includes chapters on prevalence of Dupuytren's disease, normal genetics and the genetic abnormalities associated with Dupuytren's disease, and collagen and collagen synthesis in healthy fascia and Dupuytren's diseaseProvides numerous illustrations throughoutContains an in-depth bibliography and a useful, complete glossary of related termsConsolidates today's available information on Dupuytren’s science into a single, convenient resource