New from Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Surgery for Dupuytren 's contracture of the fingers

Background: Dupuytren's disease is a benign fibroproliferative disorder that causes the fingers to be drawn into the palm via formation of new tissue under the glabrous skin of the hand. This disorder causes functional limitations, but it can be treated through a variety of surgical techniques. As a chronic condition, it tends to recur. Objectives: To assess the benefits and harms of different surgical procedures for treatment of Dupuytren's contracture of the index, middle, ring and little fingers. New Activity in Up-to-Date New updates in point-of-care evidence summarising tools Up-To-Date Proximal phalanx fractures Author: Rebecca Bassett, MD Literature review current through: Dec 2015. | This topic last updated: Sep 18, 2015. INTRODUCTION — Fractures of the proximal phalanx can be complex owing to forces exerted on the fracture fragments by a number of muscles and tendons which often result in angular or rotational deformity. This topic review will discuss fractures of the proximal phalanx. Finger anatomy, other common finger injuries, and thumb injuries are reviewed separately.