[Presentation of a simple method of preoperative soft-tissue distraction in Dupuytren's contracture grade IV].

Abstract

We describe a technique of continuous preoperative soft-tissue distraction in Dupuytren's contracture grade IV using an unilateral external fixator which is simple to apply. The operative technique and the result are demonstrated.

• Authors: A P Wulke, T Gausepohl, D Pennig
• Journal: Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... (Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir) Vol. 34 Issue 2 Pg. 115-7 (Mar 2002) ISSN: 0722-1819 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Vorstellung einer einfachen Methode zur Vordistraktion der viertgradigen Dupuytrenschen Kontraktur.
• PMID: 12073188 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Dupuytren Contracture (classification, surgery)
• Equipment Design
• External Fixators
• Fingers (surgery)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hand Deformities, Acquired (classification, surgery)
• Humans
• Self Care