The condition marked by shortening and thickening of the palmar fascia that may cause digits 3-5 to be pulled into a flexed position is called:

a. Disuse atrophy
b. Plantar fasciitis
c. Dupuytren contracture
d. Myofascial pain syndrome


ANS: C

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