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. 2020 Jul-Aug;11(4):590-596.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.03.026. Epub 2020 Apr 15.

Dupuytren's Contracture - Current Concepts

Agneish Dutta  1 , Gihan Jayasinghe  2 , Saurabh Deore  3 , Karim Wahed  4 , Kavynash Bhan  3 , Nik Bakti  5 , Bijayendra Singh  3
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Dupuytren's Contracture - Current Concepts

Agneish Dutta et al. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Dupuytren's contracture is a common condition that has the potential to be debilitating. It presents in a variety of manners and can be mild or more aggressive in its progression. There are a large number of management options currently available. In this review of the evidence, non-operative and operative management options are examined, with a consideration of post-operative rehabilitation and complications. A summary of the current concepts in the management of Dupuytren's contracture is presented.

Keywords: Collagenase; Dupuytren’s contracture; Hand; Rehabilitation; Review; Surgery.

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Conflict of interest statement

All authors declare no conflict of interest relating to the article: ‘Dupuytren’s Contracture – Current Concepts’.

Figures

Fig. 1a
Fig. 1a
Dupuytren’s Cord.
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Demonstrating Hueston table top test.
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Garrods pad.
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Cords and nodules in Hand.
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Fig. 3a
After collagenase injection.
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Fig. 3b
After collagenase injection.
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After manipulation showing skin tear.
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8 weeks post injection and manipulation showing good skin healing.
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Pre surgery.
Fig. 4b
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Brunner’s Type skin incision.
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Fig. 4c
After excision of Dupuytren’s Tissue.
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