Wound complications in the surgical management of Dupuytren's contracture: A comparison of operative incisions

R. H. Gelberman; J. S. Panagis; Patrick T. Hergenroeder; G. S. Zakaib

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Wound complications in the surgical management of Dupuytren's contracture: A comparison of operative incisions

R. H. Gelberman, J. S. Panagis, Patrick T. Hergenroeder, G. S. Zakaib

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Abstract

A prospective study was carried out comparing the z-plasty, volar zig-zag and open-palm incisions in eighty-two patients undergoing partial selective fasciectomy for Dupuytren's disease. Flap necrosis, haematoma, and postoperative pain were greatest following the z-plasty and zig-zag incisions. While healing was somewhat delayed and a digital nerve was lacerated in the transverse open-palm group, the complication rate was lower overall and we now prefer this technique for partial selective fasciectomy for Dupuytren's disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	248-254
Number of pages	7
Journal	Hand
Volume	14
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0072-968X(82)80057-0
State	Published - Oct 1982

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