Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) · 1984 · 53 citations · 2 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedicsContracture PreventionContracture ReleaseHand OrthopedicsHand ReconstructionHand SurgeryContracture Management IndicationsHand Contracture PreventionHand Contracture ReleaseHand ContracturesJoint Contracture ManagementLower Limb Contracture ManagementProspective Case StudyUpper Limb Contracture Management
This prospective study of the treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture in 78 hands has been designed to investigate the role of subcutaneous fasciotomy. The results suggest that in hands where the contracture is predominantly at the metacarpophalangeal joint, then percutaneous fasciotomy is of value.
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Dupuytren's contracture: a guide for management.