INTRODUCTION: Ledderhose's disease is a rare fibromatosis affecting plantar aponeurosis. Clinical picture and risk factors resemble the ones found in much more common cases of Dupuytren's disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The group of 101 patients with Dupuytren's disease qualified for surgical treatment constituted material for the study. Within that group incidence of Ledderhose's disease was assessed on the basis of clinical and ultrasound examination. Estimation of the presence of risk factors common for both forms of fibromatosis was also evaluated. RESULTS: Ledderhose's disease was found in 15 patients (14.85%) suffering from Dupuytren's contracture. Bilateral Ledderhose's disease was found in 10 of them. Established risk factors were similar to the ones found in Dupuytren's disease--tobacco and alcohol dominated. Indications for the surgical treatment were limited to the symptomatic cases of the disease. Two feet in 4 patients were operated on. Surgical technique was presented in broad outline. Pain relief on walking and normalization of feet pressure distribution were achieved in all cases.
INTRODUCTION:Ledderhose's disease is a rare fibromatosis affecting plantar aponeurosis. Clinical picture and risk factors resemble the ones found in much more common cases of Dupuytren's disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The group of 101 patients with Dupuytren's disease qualified for surgical treatment constituted material for the study. Within that group incidence of Ledderhose's disease was assessed on the basis of clinical and ultrasound examination. Estimation of the presence of risk factors common for both forms of fibromatosis was also evaluated. RESULTS:Ledderhose's disease was found in 15 patients (14.85%) suffering from Dupuytren's contracture. Bilateral Ledderhose's disease was found in 10 of them. Established risk factors were similar to the ones found in Dupuytren's disease--tobacco and alcohol dominated. Indications for the surgical treatment were limited to the symptomatic cases of the disease. Two feet in 4 patients were operated on. Surgical technique was presented in broad outline. Pain relief on walking and normalization of feet pressure distribution were achieved in all cases.