Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 30, 2026

08:59
Human Dupuytren's Ex Vivo Culture for the Study of Myofibroblasts and Extracellular Matrix Interactions
Published on: April 18, 2015
[Presentation of a simple method of preoperative soft-tissue distraction in Dupuytren's contracture grade IV]
A P Wulke1, T Gausepohl, D Pennig
1Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Köln, Germany. www.dr.wulke@t-online.de
Abstract:
We describe a technique of continuous preoperative soft-tissue distraction in Dupuytren's contracture grade IV using an unilateral external fixator which is simple to apply. The operative technique and the result are demonstrated.

