[Successful correction of an adherent scar on the dorsal hand with Matriderm]

Adherent scars on the hand often lead to a major functional impairment and an aesthetic deformity. The rate of recurrence after scar correction is usually very high. A 57-year-old woman with an adherent scar on the back of her hand and major functional impairment was successfully treated with Matriderm. Using Matriderm as an additional layer between the atrophic skin and the tendons adherency of the scar could be prevented. One year after surgery the patient is free of pain. There is normal mobility between the skin and the underlying tissue. Complete wrist flexion and extension could be achieved. To the best of our knowledge this is the first case reported of using Matriderm for the correction of a scar that was caused by the paravasal injection of cytostatic drugs.