Prevalence and incidence of doctor-diagnosed Dupuytren's disease: a population-based study. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nordenskjöld, J.; Englund, M.; Zhou, C.; Atroshi, I.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hand surgery. Volume 42:Number 7(2017:Sep.)
• Page Start: 673
• Page End: 677
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Dupuytren's disease -- prevalence -- incidence -- fasciectomy -- fasciotomy -- collagenase; 617.575059
• DOI: 10.1177/1753193416687914
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-1934

Abstract

The prevalence and incidence of doctor-diagnosed Dupuytren's disease in the general population is unknown. From the healthcare register for Skåne region (population 1.3 million) in southern Sweden, we identified all residents aged ⩾20 years (on 31 December 2013), who 1998 to 2013 had consulted a doctor and received the diagnosis Dupuytren's disease (International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision code M720). During the 16 years, 7207 current residents (72% men) had been diagnosed with Dupuytren's disease; the prevalence among men was 1.35% and among women 0.5%. Of all people diagnosed, 56% had received treatment (87% fasciectomy). In 2013, the incidence of first-time doctor-diagnosed Dupuytren's disease among men was 14 and among women five per 10, 000. The annual incidence among men aged ⩾50 years was 27 per 10, 000. Clinically important Dupuytren's disease is common in the general population. Level of evidence: III