Percutaneous Fasciotomy for Dupuytren's Contracture

“…2 It can be performed safely in an office setting under local anesthesia. 2 It can be performed safely in an office setting under local anesthesia.…”

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Minimally Invasive Options in Dupuytren’s Contracture

Murphy

Lalonde

Eaton

et al. 2014

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Surgery for Dupuytren's contracture used to be the only alternative of treatment. The past 5 years have seen the widespread adoption of minimally invasive treatments in the form of needle aponeurotomy and collagenase injection to disrupt the cords and restore range of motion. Even newer and perhaps as effective treatments such as fat grafting and mechanical stretching with the Digit Widget may also end up being important tools of treatment. The reader will be introduced to all of these modalities with text, illustration, and videos.

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“…1,2,10 Advocates cite faster postoperative recovery, decreased operative complexity, the ability to perform this procedure in the clinic setting, and low complication rates in appropriate candidates. 15 In light of increasing political and economic pressures to control health care expenditures, the cost effectiveness of surgical procedures will receive increased scrutiny. Although differences in long-term outcomes between these techniques remain uncertain, recent studies have suggested that short-to midterm results with open fasciectomy and NA seem similar.…”

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