Dupuytren disease

The recent increased interest in Dupuytren disease by basic scientists as well as clinicians has led to extensive investigations into the pathophysiology and etiology of this complicated condition. Our present knowledge of the basic scientific aspects of the disease, as well as methods of management, have been summarized in this chapter. Answers being sought in Dupuytren disease will certainly go a long way into solving problems of wound healing. However, until then, the methods of treatment of Dupuytren disease will remain varied, and unexpectedly poor results will still crop up all too frequently. At present the best defense against this is to pay particular attention to the anatomic variations in the disease, perform meticulous surgical procedures, and supervise careful postoperative management.