Dupuytren contracture is characterized by a deformity of the hand in which the joints of one or more fingers cannot be fully straightened (extended); their mobility is limited to a range of bent (flexed) positions. The condition is a disorder of connective tissue, which supports the bodys muscles, joints, organs, and skin and provides strength and flexibility to structures throughout the body. In particular, Dupuytren contracture results from shortening and thickening of connective tissues in the hand, including fat and bands of fibrous tissue called fascia; the skin is also involved.. In men, Dupuytren contracture most often occurs after age 50. In women, it tends to appear later and be less severe. However, Dupuytren contracture can occur at any time of life, including childhood. The disorder can make it more difficult or impossible for affected individuals to perform manual tasks such as preparing food, writing, or playing musical instruments.. Dupuytren contracture often first occurs in ...

We performed Mendelian randomization analyses of body mass index and waist-hip ratio adjusted for body mass index in Dupuytrens disease using summary statistics from genome-wide association study meta-analyses. We found that adiposity is causally protective against Dupuytrens disease, with the inverse-variance weighted Mendelian randomization analysis estimating that a 1 standard deviation increase in body mass index (equivalent to 4.8 kg/m2) leads to 28% (95% confidence interval: 18-37%) lower relative odds of developing Dupuytrens disease, and a 1 standard deviation increase in waist-hip ratio adjusted for body mass index (equivalent to a waist-hip ratio of 0.09) leads to 26% (95% confidence interval: 6-42%) lower relative odds of developing Dupuytrens disease. We conclude from this study that regardless of the well-established negative health effects of obesity, the raised body mass index is associated with a lower risk of Dupuytrens disease and may be causally protective for the development of

In a study of chronic epileptics in a residential centre we recorded a 56% incidence of Dupuytrens disease. The lesions were usually bilateral and symmetrical and frequently associated with knuckle pads and plantar nodules. There was no direct relationship between Dupuytrens disease and frozen shoulder. Dupuytrens disease was seen equally in those with idiopathic or symptomatic epilepsy. The incidence increased with the duration of epilepsy and is probably a sequel to long-term administration of phenobarbitone. Reasons are given for presuming that the association between Dupuytrens disease and antiepileptic therapy is mediated through the peripheral stimulation of tissue growth factors and not through the central release of growth hormone or through alterations in liver metabolism.. ...

I am interested in starting a plan. I have fibers and lumps in my palms for about 3 years but now it is getting more aggressive. I also have lumps on my left and right feet.. Is there more explanation on how to use the plan beside a list of supplements? What are the homeopathy and acupuncture parts?. Thanks. Darrell Callander. Greetings Darrell,. You have to understand that the DCI website is rather huge, and you cannot look at just one part of it and expect to see everything. It is necessary to look around and explore a few of the many links that are available for your benefit. To understand and learn how you can use homeopathy and acupuncture as parts of an overall Dupuytren treatment plan you simply can go to the tabs or links on the right margin of the homepage to click on Dupuytren Contracture and Homeopathy and Dupuytren Contracture and Genesen Acutouch Pens : Acupuncture Yes, there are full instructions for every item we sell. Instructions for the use of any therapy product that you ...

I have both Dupuytrens contracture and trigger fingers. Will your treatment cover both problems?. Greetings,. I do not have an answer for you. While the DCI treatment for Dupuytrens contracture has had a lot of successful application for palm lumps and contracted fingers, I have not had much feedback from people how if affects a trigger finger. I think there are elements of the DCI treatment protocol that might help the swelling and inflammation of the tendon sheaths in the palm of your hand that causes your fingers to periodically catch, called trigger finger. For the most part a trigger finger problem tends to be more of a nuisance to a person, but Dupuytren contracture is a much larger and more dangerous problem to the health of a hand. I suggest that you get busy doing everything you can to help your body heal your Dupuytren disease, and see if at the same time your trigger fingers improve. I think the most important consideration is to first get the Dupuytren under control and deal with ...

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|p||p||bold|The aim of the study|/bold| was assessment of the early and long-term results following surgery for Dupuytrens disease.|/p||p||bold|Material and methods.|/bold| In this study the treatment results of 74 patients with Dupuytrens disease were revealed. Patients were treated using fasciotomy, selective fasciectomy, subtotal fasciecotmy and dermofasciectomy. Patients were divided into two groups. Group I (n=35) was examined prospectively 3 times: prior to the surgery, 1 and 3 months after it. Group II (n=39) was examined retrospectively once between 3 to 7 years after the surgery. The examination took into account: occurrence of factors predisposing the disease to reappear (Dupuytrens diathesis), hands function in patients subjective opinion evaluated with DASH questionnaire and goniometrical measurement of the contracture.|/p||p||bold|Results.|/bold| Contracture reduction was observed in group I in 94% of patients. The average Total Loss of Extension before surgery was

BACKGROUND: Dupuytrens disease of the hand is a common condition affecting the palmar fascia, resulting in progressive flexion deformities of the digits and hence limitation of hand function. The optimal treatment remains unclear as outcomes studies have used a variety of measures for assessment. METHODS: A literature search was performed for all publications describing surgical treatment, percutaneous needle aponeurotomy or collagenase injection for primary or recurrent Dupuytrens disease where outcomes had been monitored using functional measures. RESULTS: Ninety-one studies met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-two studies reported outcomes using patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) ranging from validated questionnaires to self-reported measures for return to work and self-rated disability. The Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score was the most utilised patient-reported function measure (n=11). Patient satisfaction was reported by eighteen studies but no single method was used

TY - JOUR. T1 - The importance of genetic susceptibility in Dupuytrens disease. AU - Becker, K.. AU - Tinschert, S.. AU - Lienert, A.. AU - Bleuler, P. E.. AU - Staub, F.. AU - Meinel, A.. AU - Rößler, J.. AU - Wach, W.. AU - Hoffmann, R.. AU - Kühnel, F.. AU - Damert, H. G.. AU - Nick, H. E.. AU - Spicher, R.. AU - Lenze, W.. AU - Langer, M.. AU - Nürnberg, P.. AU - Hennies, H. C.. N1 - No full text in Eprints. HN 14/11/2017. PY - 2015/5. Y1 - 2015/5. N2 - Dupuytrens disease (DD) is a progressive fibromatosis that causes the formation of nodules and cords in the palmar aponeurosis leading to flexion contracture of affected fingers. The etiopathogenesis is multifactorial with a strong genetic predisposition. It is the most frequent genetic disorder of connective tissues. We have collected clinical data from 736 unrelated individuals with DD who underwent surgical treatment from Germany and Switzerland. We evaluated a standardised questionnaire, assessed the importance of different risk ...

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Dupuytrens disease in men and its relationship with work exposure, particularly heavy manual work with and without significant use of vibrating tools, using data from a surveillance program for musculoskeletal disorders. METHOD: This cross-sectional study was conducted in France between 2002 and 2005. Dupuytrens disease was diagnosed clinically by one of 83 occupational physicians. Exposure in relation to work status and occupational risk factors was assessed with a self-administered questionnaire, and categorised according to vibration exposure (defined as use of vibrating tools for ≥2 h/day), heavy manual work without vibration exposure (defined as use of hand tools for ≥2 h/day (use of vibrating tools for ≥2 h/day excluded) and Borg scale ≥15/20) and no such exposure. Bivariate and multivariate associations using logistic models were recorded in men and in those with |10 years in the same job. RESULTS: Of 2161 men, 1.3% (n=27)

Symptoms of Dupuytrens disease usually include lumps and pits within the palm. The lumps are generally firm and adherent to the skin. Thick cords may develop, extending from the palm into one or more fingers, with the ring and little fingers most commonly affected. These cords may be mistaken for tendons, but they actually lie between the skin and the tendons. These cords cause bending or contractures of the fingers. In many cases, both hands are affected, although the degree of involvement may vary.. The initial nodules may produce discomfort that usually resolves, but Dupuytrens disease is not typically painful. The disease may first be noticed because of difficulty placing the hand flat on an even surface, such as a tabletop (see Figure 3). As the fingers are drawn into the palm, one may notice increasing difficulty with activities such as washing, wearing gloves, shaking hands, and putting hands into pockets. Progression is unpredictable. Some individuals will have only small lumps or ...

Hypothesis: Early DD can be treated in a variety of ways, including Intralesional steroid injections and radiotherapy, but there are no objective ways of assessing disease regression. The current literature relies on clinical examination of palmar nodule consistency. An objective non-invasive measure of tissue pliability that can be used as an outcome measure to effectively compare clinical interventions is required. Method: Tonometry has been used clinically to evaluate tissue hardness of cutaneous scars and lymphoedema. The resistance of tissues to compression is measured using a durometer, a hand-held mechanical gauge which is rested against the patients skin. Patients with Dupuytrens disease and healthy volunteers were recruited prospectively to a clinical trial to determine whether tonometry can be used to distinguish between the hardness of palmar nodules in patients with Dupuytrens disease and palmar skin of healthy volunteers at an equivalent site. Ethical approval was obtained and all

Looking for Dupuytren? Find out information about Dupuytren. Born Oct. 6, 1777, in Pierre-Buffière; died Feb. 8, 1835, in Paris. French surgeon. Member of the Paris Academy of Sciences and Medical Academy .Dupuytren... Explanation of Dupuytren

2019 AWARD WINNER This video discusses the relevant basic science and anatomy associated with Dupuytren disease. Patient evaluation and presentation as well as the surgical treatment options for Dupuytren disease are reviewed. The rationale for the selected surgical treatment option is discussed, and the technique for dermofasciectomy with full-thickness skin grafting is demonstrated in a patient with recurrent Dupuytren disease. The relevant outcomes for patients with recurrent Dupuytren disease who undergo dermofasciectomy are reviewed.

TY - JOUR. T1 - The Basic Science of Dupuytren Disease. AU - Zhang, Andrew Y.. AU - Kargel, Jennifer S.. PY - 2018/1/1. Y1 - 2018/1/1. N2 - Dupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative condition affecting the hands of millions of patients worldwide. The hypothesis of pathogenesis involves genetic factors and internal factors. Recent genome-wide association studies have provided much needed evidence for the long-held belief of a strong genetic component to the pathogenesis of Dupuytren disease. Specifically, abnormal activation of the Wnt signaling pathway plays an important role. Regarding internal factors, microvascular angiopathy and ischemia have been shown to lead to activation of transforming growth factor-β1 and proliferation of myofibroblasts.. AB - Dupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative condition affecting the hands of millions of patients worldwide. The hypothesis of pathogenesis involves genetic factors and internal factors. Recent genome-wide association studies have provided much ...

Background: Dupuytrens disease (DD) is a debilitating fibro-proliferative disorder of the hand characterized by the appearance of fibrotic lesions (nodules and cords) leading to flexion contractures of the fingers and loss of hand function. Although the molecular mechanism of DD is unknown, it has been suggested that transforming growth factor-beta2 (TGF-beta2) may play an important role in the underlying patho-physiology of the disease. The purpose of this study was to further explore this hypothesis by examining the effects of TGF-beta2 on primary cell cultures derived from patient-matched disease and normal palmar fascia tissue using a three-dimensional collagen contraction assay. Methods: Fibroblast-populated collagen lattice (FPCL) contraction assays using primary cell cultures derived from diseased and control fascia of the same DD patients were studied in response to exogenous TGF-beta2 and neutralizing anti-TGF-beta2 antibodies. Results: Contraction of the FPCLs occurred significantly faster

Surgery for Dupuytren contractures involves making incisions in the fingers or palms to remove the cords. This can be an outpatient surgery, so the patient can return home the same day as surgery.. ...

Dupuytrens disease (DD) is a common progressive fibrotic condition affecting the palmar and digital fascia. Although its management is undertaken by hand surgeons, it is commonly seen by other doctors as an incidental finding. In many cases it is be

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Dupuytrens disease also known as palmar fibromatosis, affects the hand, causing the fingers to contract and freeze up over a span of several years. There are no known causes or cures to the disease, but there are a few treatment options to help slow down or reverse the clock on your symptoms.

Dupuytrens Disease (DD) has surely plagued people for hundreds of years at least. Whilst the 20th century saw surgery for any condition - DD included - becoming safer, the ideal treatment was not established. For a disease with an inexorable tendency to progress until treatment was inevitable and to recur after treatment, opinions ranged from the most radical excision with grafting, to the most simple least invasive option of needle fasciotomy. The wound could be left open to heal by secondary intention, or closed with a variety of flaps. In the 21st century, treatment paradigms have been challenged with the option of collagenase which can dissolve a segment of disease - a surgical drug.. There is much we do not yet know and that we may never know. Whilst randomized studies of one intervention against another would be desirable there are many issues. Would patients really consent to surgery rather than to a needle? If they are to have a needle, would they really consent to the concept of ...

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The cells pulling mechanism requires calcium. In theory, magnesium might block the cells from pulling on the tissues by reducing the effect of calcium. So… if the timing is just right, and a finger cant straighten because of the combined action of a mass of cells contracting - but before the next stage of collagen trimming and pleating has happened, magnesium might make the cells relax and allow a finger to loosen. However, if the collagen threads have completed the stage of being shortened, magnesium wouldnt make a bent finger straight. The clue here is that Dupuytren nodules are full of these contracting cells, called myofibroblasts. Denise, with very nodular disease and rapidly losing ground, may have timed her magnesium treatment perfectly. Shes reported her experience in her Huffington Post Blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/denise-nagel-md/magnesium-alterative-medi_b_10296538.html. Dupuytren disease varies. Many people have slow steady changes over years. Some have sudden phases of ...

What is dupuytrens contracture? Also called dupuytrens disease, this is a condition affecting the hand, where fingers become bent towards the palm and cannot be straightened. At Circle, we can carry out the surgical procedure needed to treat it, so do get in touch today.

What is dupuytrens contracture? Also called dupuytrens disease, this is a condition affecting the hand, where fingers become bent towards the palm and cannot be straightened. At Circle, we can carry out the surgical procedure needed to treat it, so do get in touch today.

Dupuytrens contracture, also known as Dupuytrens disease, occurs with a thickening of the tissue fibers in the layer below the palm and skin of the fingers. The condition often does not cause pain, but it can be discomforting.

Baron Guillaume Dupuytren (French /ɡijom dypɥitʁɛ̃/; common English approximation /dəpwiˈtræn/) (5 October 1777 - 8 February 1835) was a French anatomist and military surgeon. Although he gained much esteem for treating Napoleon Bonapartes hemorrhoids, he is best known today for his description of Dupuytrens contracture which is named after him and which he first operated on in 1831 and published in The Lancet in 1834. Guillaume Dupuytren was born in the town of Pierre-Buffière in the present-day department of Haute-Vienne. He studied medicine in Paris at the newly established École de Médecine and was appointed, by competition, prosector when only eighteen years of age. His early studies were directed chiefly to anatomical pathology. In 1803 he was appointed assistant surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu and in 1811 he became professor of operative surgery in succession to Raphael Bienvenu Sabatier. In 1816 he was appointed to the Read chair of clinical surgery and became head surgeon at ...

Symptoms of Dupuytrens contracture usually include lumps and pits within the palm. The lumps are generally firm and stuck to the skin. Thick cords may develop from the palm into one or more fingers. The ring and small fingers are most commonly involved. These cords may cause bending of the fingers. In many cases, both hands are affected, but each hand can be affected differently. The lumps can be uncomfortable in some people, but Dupuytrens contracture is not typically painful. The disease may first be noticed because of difficulty placing the hand flat on a surface. As the fingers are drawn into the palm, it may be more difficult to wash hands, wear gloves, shake hands, and get hands into pockets. It is difficult to predict how the disease will progress. Some people have only small lumps or cords while others will develop severely bent fingers. The disease tends to be more severe if it occurs at an earlier age.. ...

MODEL RELEASED. Dupuytrens contracture surgery. Surgeon closing-up the hand of a patient after corrective surgery for Dupuytrens contracture . This disorder causes one or more fingers to become fixed in a bent position. It occurs when tissue in the palm of the hand thicken and shorten, preventing the tendons attached to the fingers from moving freely. - Stock Image C002/5288

Dupuytrens contracture can affect one or both hands. It typically results in a claw-like contracting of the hand with the pinky and ring finger curled into the palm. Learn about hand exercises that can help mild to moderate Dupuytrens contracture and after surgery.

Dupuytrens contracture and other hand disorders are treated at Peak Orthopedics & Spine in Denver, Centennial and Aurora, Colorado. Dupuytrens contracture is thickening of the fibrous tissue layer under the skin of palms, fingers, and hands.

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In the XIAFLEX® controlled trials in Peyronies disease, 65.5% of XIAFLEX®-treated patients developed penile hematoma, and 14.5% developed penile ecchymosis. Patients with abnormal coagulation (except for patients taking low-dose aspirin, eg, up to 150 mg per day) were excluded from participating in these studies. Therefore, the efficacy and safety of XIAFLEX® in patients receiving anticoagulant medications (other than low-dose aspirin, eg, up to 150 mg per day) within 7 days prior to XIAFLEX® administration is not known. In addition, it is recommended to avoid use of XIAFLEX® in patients with coagulation disorders, including patients receiving concomitant anticoagulants (except for low-dose aspirin ...

This pilot study evaluates the safety and tolerability of a single injection of collagenase enzyme directly into a uterine fibroid in subjects already selected

WASHINGTON -- The FDA has approved the first drug for the progressive hand disease known as Dupuytrens contracture -- the injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex).

Lauren Hinojosa, MD offers advanced expertise in hand and wrist surgery including the treatment of complex fractures and dislocations, tendon injuries, fingertip injuries, sports injuries, nerve compressions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, De Quervains, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Dupuytrens disease. Her goal for each patient is to optimize recovery and maximize function as best as possible through non-operative or operative measures.. Dr. Hinojosa is board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.. Before starting her own practice, Dr. Hinojosa was affiliated with a private group practice in the Bay Area. She also previously held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. While at UTMB, Dr. Hinojosa revitalized the hand program ...

Desmoid tumors are proliferations of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts, intermixed with abundant dense collagen. Histologically they are similar to superficial fibromatoses such as palmar (Dupuytrens disease) and plantar fibromatoses, as well as keloids. Unlike the superficial fibromatoses, desmoid tumors are located in the deep tissue and stratified based on an abdominal or extra-abdominal location.. There are currently many treatment options for desmoid tumors. Historically, wide surgical resection was the treatment of choice. This often resulted in a disfiguring appearance and recurrence was common, with rates between 30 - 40% following resection. Additionally, radiation and systemic therapies are performed, with an approximate 26% rate of objective response, based on RECIST. These therapies are however not without side effects. Observation initially is also a reasonable approach as a recent study reported up to 60% of desmoids demonstrating stable disease and 18% spontaneously regressing over ...

Its very likely that SSKI helps eliminate fibrocystic breast disease and ovarian cysts at least partly through its interaction with estrogens….which brings us to another important use for SSKI (and other forms of iodine such as Lugols solution and di-atomic iodine). All of these forms of iodine help your body to metabolize estrone (a slightly carcinogenic human estrogen) and 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone (a much more dangerous metabolite of human estrogen) into estriol, an anti-carcinogenic or at worst neutral form of human estrogen. Ive reviewed literally hundreds of hormone tests in over 26 years which have proven this point. This testing and treatment usually requires the help of a physician skilled and knowledgeable in nutritional and natural medicine, who can also help with monitoring thyroid function.. Learn More About The Tahoma Clinic. Dupuytrens contracture and Peyronies disease are two fibrotic conditions that can be helped considerably by SSKI. In Dupuytrens ...

This study evaluated the relative tolerability and efficacy of collagenase clostridium histolyticum [AA 4500] in patients with residual-type Dupuytrens

Breast reconstruction, skin lesions and malignancies, body contouring, tummy tuck and abdominoplasty, all aspects of hand surgery, Dupuytrens contracture, skin cancer/melanoma, breast implants, facelifts, arm reductions, breast uplift and breast reduction, basal cell carcinoma, carpal tunnel syndrome ...

Round off to nearest whole number: 236. I received The Holy Spirit at a baptism by immersion on 26-7-1981, at which I received the complete healing of my crippled left hand (Dupuytrens contracture):. ...

Research is instrumental for improving medical care and the patient experience. Finding new surgical techniques can create better outcomes and minimize recovery time and complications for patients. Some patients undergoing trigger finger surgery with a pre-existing Dupuytrens cord may develop a thickened surgical scar after surgery, which can cause discomfort, difficulty with moving or using, and other complications in the affected finger(s) or hand. The investigator is investigating a surgical technique to minimize these potential complications and scarring after surgery. Subjects are being asked to take part in this research study because they have been diagnosed with trigger finger and pretendinous Dupuytrens cord and have decided to undergo surgery rather than try medical treatment.. ...

Athletes foot Callus and Corns of the Skin Onychocryptosis (Ingrown Toenail) Keratosis palmaris et plantaris Hallux valgus (bunion) Hallux varus Diabetic Arthropathy (Charcot Foot) Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Fracture Jones Fracture Dupuytren fracture or Potts fracture Osteomyelitis Bone cancer Tarsal tunnel syndrome Neuroma Metatarsalgia Nerve entrapment Pes cavus (Cavus foot) Club foot Polydactyly Diabetic foot Rheumatoid foot Neuropathy Plantar ...

Basically, the management of this disgusting malady, described by Guillaume Dupuytren as an accidental anus, consists of trying to decreasing its output and waiting until the inevitable septic abdominal disaster settles down enough to do something surgically definitive. While waiting, one deals with abdominal collections, poor nutrition, eroding skin, angry relatives, and all manner of fluid/electrolyte bewilderment.

If you live out of state we may be able to evaluate you for a Needle Aponeurotomy utilizing the internet. If you would like to email photographs of your hands, it may be possible to render a preliminary opinion.. Please forward these photographs to [email protected].. The photographs need to include the following views:. ...

Objective: The carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most frequent entrapment syndrome of peripheral nerves. Within the carpal tunnel, a mismatch between width and content of the tunnel causes a pressure damage of the median nerve. With open surgery und midline incision, beneath the palmar fascia there is sometimes muscle tissue, which has to be transsected before reaching the retinaculum. We wanted to see how often this muscle tissue is present and if there is any correlation to gender, age, electrophysiology und clinical outcome after surgery.. Methods: In our previous autopsy series, the existence of muscle tissue between thenar and hypothenar mostly associated with a variation of very ulnar origin of thenar muscles was confirmed. In 100 consecutive patients diagnosed with CTS and operated on, we examined incidence of muscle origin variations. We recorded patients characteristics in order to verify predisposing factors, and followed the patients clinically and neurologically after 1 week and 3 ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Novel anti-fibrotic therapies. AU - McVicker, Benita L.. AU - Bennett, Robert G.. PY - 2017/5/31. Y1 - 2017/5/31. N2 - Fibrosis is a major player in cardiovascular disease, both as a contributor to the development of disease, as well as a post-injury response that drives progression. Despite the identification of many mechanisms responsible for cardiovascular fibrosis, to date no treatments have emerged that have effectively reduced the excess deposition of extracellular matrix associated with fibrotic conditions. Novel treatments have recently been identified that hold promise as potential therapeutic agents for cardiovascular diseases associated with fibrosis, as well as other fibrotic conditions. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of emerging antifibrotic agents that have shown encouraging results in preclinical or early clinical studies, but have not yet been approved for use in human disease. One of these agents is bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP7), which ...

Pirfenidone is an orally active small molecule drug that may inhibit collagen synthesis, down regulate production of multiple cytokines and block fibroblast proliferation and stimulation in response to cytokines. Pirfenidone has demonstrated activity in multiple fibrotic conditions, including those of the lung, kidney and liver. It is being investigated by InterMune.

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Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of bone cuts and the resultant alignment, using theMyKnee patient specific cutting blocks.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 132 patients undergoing primary TKR for osteoarthritis by one single surgeon.The operative time, the preoperative Hip-Knee-Ankle (HKA) axis based on the CT-scan, the postoperative HKA axisbased on long axis standing x-rays, the planned and the actual size of the femoral and the tibial components, and thenumber of the recuts which has been made intraoperative were measured.Results: The average preoperative HKA axis was 177.50 (range 163.50 to 1940), whereas the average postoperativeHKA axis was 179.40 (range 177.10 to 182.70). No outliers were reported in the study (0%). Intraoperatively, 4 femoralcomponents (3.03%), and 7 tibial components (5.30%) applied to the patients were different than the planned size.There was no need of recuts in any of our cases intraoperatively.Conclusion: The MyKnee system evaluated in this

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Driving, gardening & dressing were becoming difficult for Olivia, as a condition which caused her fingers to bend over on her left hand became worse.

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