Dupuytren’s Disease and Related Hyperproliferative Disorders Principles, Research, and Clinical Perspectives /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Eaton, Charles (Editor), Seegenschmiedt, M. Heinrich (Editor), Bayat, Ardeshir (Editor), Gabbiani, Giulio (Editor), Werker, Paul (Editor), Wach, Wolfgang (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Dermatology.; General practice (Medicine).; Orthopedics.; Medicine & Public Health.; Surgical Orthopedics.; General Practice / Family Medicine.

Until a cure exists, Dupuytren’s disease and related disorders such as Ledderhose’s disease will pose lifelong threats of functional impairment for affected individuals. A better understanding of the onset of disease, early detection and functional preservation are of the utmost importance to minimi...

Table of Contents:

• Epidemiology & Biology & Pathology
• Principles of Medical Treatment
• Principles of Minimal Invasive Treatment
• Radiotherapy in Early Stage Disease
• Principles of Open Surgical Treatment
• Special Care for Relapse & Complications
• Non-medical Treatment of Functional Impairment
• Physical Therapy. Related Topics: Radiotherapy in Early Stage Morbus Ledderhose
• Surgical Treatment of Advanced Morbus Ledderhose. Abstract Section: Various Grouped Topics.