- A cased-based, practical guide to the management of Dupuytren's contracture
- Discusses the various current non-invasive, minimally invasive and surgical approaches, including needle aponeurotomy, surgical fasciotomy and fasciectomy and radiation therapy
- An excellent resource for practicing clinicians, residents and students alike
This important volume is a collection of detailed clinical cases presenting the multifaceted surgical and non-surgical techniques for management of this proliferative connective tissue disorder.
Each case is structured to cover the case presentation, diagnosis, management, outcome, and clinical pearls and pitfalls, with figures to illustrate. Cases include treatment with needle aponeurotomy, clostridial collagen injection, surgical fasciotomy and fasciectomy, arthrodesis and external fixation. Recurrent cases and their management options are also covered, including amputation.
Great for orthopedist and hand surgeons alike, whether resident or veteran, this clinical casebook will be a valuable and instructive reference for real-world application.
Table of ContentsNon-operative treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.- Treatment od Dupuytren's contracture with needle aponeurotomy.- Ultrasound assisted needle aponeurotomy in the management of Dupuytren's contracture.- Fat injection in association with needle aponeurotomy.- Steroid injection in association with needle aponeurotomy.- Clostridial collagenase injection for Dupuytren’s contracture.- Radiation therapy for Dupuytren’s Contracture.- Minimally invasive partial fasciectomy.- Surgical fasciotomy for Dupuytren’s contracture.- Surgical fasciectomy for Dupuytren’s contracture.- Wide awake fasciectomy for Dupuytren's contracture.- Surgical open palm (McCash) technique.- Surgical dermatofasciectomy.- Treatment of recurrent disease with needle aponeurotomy.- Treatment of recurrent disease with clostridial collagenase.- Surgical fasciectomy for recurrent disease.- Skin grafting in the surgical treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture.- Use of dynamic external fixator (Digit Widget) in Dupuytren’s contracture.- Arthrodesis in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture.- Amputation in the treatment of recurrent Dupuytren’s contracture.- Treatment of painful Dupuytren's nodules.- Treatment of dorsal PIP (Garrod’s) nodules.
