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1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, West Norwich Hospital, Norwich, UK. jclibbon@lineone.net
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|July 27, 2001
Abstract:
Eighty palmar segmental aponeurectomies were performed between 1993 and 1999 for well-localized palmar cords with metacarpophalangeal flexion contracture. A retrospective patient review with a minimum follow-up of 1-year demonstrated a 6% rate of recurrent metacarpophalangeal flexion and two minor complications. Segmental aponeurectomy rather than limited fasciectomy is recommended for this type of disease.

