Risk factors are alcoholism , epilepsy , pulmonary tuberculosis , diabetes , and liver disease . Awareness of risk factors may allow early detection and treatment. The progression of the contracture is monitored. Surgery may be performed to release the contracture, depending on the severity of the condition. Normal movement of the fingers is usually restored by surgery followed by physical therapy exercises for the hand.
Surgical treatment can usually restore normal movement to the fingers.
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