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The Contracting Fibroblast as a Clue to Dupuytren’s Contracture.

Authors :
HUESTON, J. T.
HURLEY, J. V.
WHITTINGHAM, S.
Source :
Journal of Hand Surgery (17531934); Feb1976, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p10-12, 3p
Publication Year :
1976

Abstract

Examination of fibrous tissue from various sites in the palm reveals the presence of myofibroblasts only in the nodules, underlining their primary role in the production of contracture. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17531934
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Hand Surgery (17531934)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
53643734
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0072-968X(76)90052-8