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Table Top Test - The hand can not go flat because of MP contractures caused by Dupuytren's Disease. Dupuytren's Cords limiting left long and ring and right little finger extension which will cause positive Table Top Tests (TTT).
Dupuytren’s contracture is an abnormal thickening of the tissue just beneath the skin. This thickening occurs in the palm and can extend into the fingers. Firm pits, bumps and cords (thick lines) can develop and cause the fingers to bend into the palm (Figures 1 and 2).
29 paź 2024 · Dupuytren's Disease is a benign proliferative disorder characterized by decreased hand function that begins as a painless nodule and can progress to form diseased cords and contractures of the palm and fingers.
14 lip 2023 · Dupuytren's contracture is an inherited disease of progressive fibrous tissue contracture of the palmar fascia. Predominantly affects men of northern European descent aged >40 years old who smoke, drink alcohol, or have diabetes.
Dupuytren’s contracture is a benign thickening of the palmar fascia (a dense network of fibers that gives the palm skin its stability), characterized by the presence of excess collagen. Small nodules or indentations are usually the first signs of Dupuytren’s.
Hueston’s table top test [Fig. 1b] can highlight contractures, and is positive when the palm is unable to be placed flat on the table and may indicate the need for treatment. 6 Another possible indication to begin treatment is a contracture that is greater than 30° at the MCPJ. 7 Several authors cite that no amount of flexion deformity is ...
28 wrz 2023 · Instead, you can wait to see if Dupuytren contracture progresses. You may wish to follow the progression with a tabletop test, which you can do on your own. Treatment involves removing or breaking apart the cords that are pulling your fingers toward your palm.
