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Understanding Dupuytren's disease

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 Orthopaedic Surgeon, discusses Dupuytren's disease causes and symptoms.

 Orthopaedic Surgeon, discusses Dupuytren's disease causes and symptoms.

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Dr. Bertrand Perey, MD, FRCPC, Orthopaedic Surgeon Title: Understanding Dupuytren's disease Duration: 2 minutes 27 seconds

Presenter: Dr. Bertrand Perey, Orthopaedic Surgeon, New Westminster, BC

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Dupuytren's Disease Video Quiz ( 9 participated.)

Understanding the cause of Dupuytren's disease

Questions
 
True
False
1

Dupuytren's disease is a condition that affects the palmar fascia of the hand.

2

Dupuytren's disease is a painful condition.

3

Dupuytren's diasease is a genetic condition that is passed down mainly from father to son.

4

Not everyone needs to have treatement for Dupuytren's diasease, unless it's so severe that it interferes with normal functioning of the hand.

5

The ring and little fingers are the digits most commonly affected but it can affect any digit of the hand.

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