Prognosis in Dupuytren's disease.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Hand Surgery
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Dupuytren's disease is a progressive condition affecting the hand.
• Surgical intervention is a common treatment for Dupuytren's disease.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the long-term recurrence rate of Dupuytren's disease after surgical treatment.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 85 patients with Dupuytren's disease.
• Surgical treatment and follow-up ranging from 1 to 7 years (average 41 months).

Main Results:

• The overall recurrence rate after surgery for Dupuytren's disease was 34%.

Conclusions:

• Dupuytren's disease has a significant recurrence rate even after surgical treatment.
• Long-term follow-up is essential for managing patients with Dupuytren's disease.