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Dupuytren's contracture.

N A Hill1, L C Hurst

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York.

Hand Clinics
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Surgery can improve hand function in Dupuytren's contracture but is not a definitive cure. Patients, especially younger ones, should be informed about the long-term prognosis and potential for recurrence after surgical intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Dupuytren's contracture is a progressive condition affecting hand function.
  • Surgical intervention is a common treatment modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical management for Dupuytren's contracture.
  • To inform patients about the limitations of surgical cure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical outcomes for Dupuytren's contracture.
  • Analysis of disease recurrence and long-term function.

Main Results:

  • Surgery can significantly improve hand function in patients with Dupuytren's contracture.
  • Surgical treatment does not represent a definitive cure for the condition.

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Conclusions:

  • Surgical management offers functional improvement for Dupuytren's contracture.
  • Patients, particularly those diagnosed at a younger age, require counseling regarding the non-curative nature of surgery and potential for disease progression.