01109nas a2200265 4500000000100000008004100001260001300042653002000055653002000075653001200095653003100107653001100138653001600149653001200165653001300177653001500190653001800205653001600223100001300239245006900252300001100321490000600332520049100338022001400829 1979 d c1979 May10aBone Resorption10aFinger Injuries10aFingers10aHand Deformities, Acquired10aHumans10aHypesthesia10aleprosy10aOsteitis10aOsteolysis10aOsteomyelitis10aRadiography1 aEnna C D00aSkeletal deformities of the denervated hand in Hansen's disease. a227-330 v43 a

Skeletal deformities of the denervated hand are subtle in their development and pose a more formidable problem than do primary deformities of Hansen's disease. Basic osseous changes consist of concentric, longitudinal, or the longitudinal varying methods of absorption. Knowledge of their pathogenesis provides the basis for their management. Prevention of deformity and conservative management of secondary complications are necessary to salvage as much of the hand as possible.

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