This paper is only available as a PDF. To read, Please Download here.
Article info
Identification
Copyright
ScienceDirect
Access this article on ScienceDirectLinked Article
- Dupuytren Contractures: An Update of Recent LiteratureJournal of Hand SurgeryVol. 46Issue 10
- PreviewDupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative disorder that affects the palmar fascia of the hand and results in varying degrees of nodule and cord formation. Over time, patients may develop progressive contractures, impairing their ability to type, to perform with fine instruments, or to participate in social activities such as shaking hands. Treatment options for Dupuytren contractures include needle aponeurotomy (NA), injection of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) with manipulation of the digits, and surgical fasciectomy.
- Full-Text
- Preview
