Clinical Results of Subtotal Fasciectomy for Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture
10.4055/jkoa.2019.54.4.353
- Author:
Yoon Min LEE
1
;
Seok Whan SONG
;
Yong Woo KIM
;
Jae Hoon CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea. simba0415@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dupuytren's contracture;
subtotal fasciectomy;
prevention of recurrence;
low complication rate
- MeSH:
Arm;
Causality;
Contracture;
Dupuytren Contracture;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hand;
Hematoma;
Humans;
Joints;
Metacarpophalangeal Joint;
Recurrence;
Retrospective Studies;
Shoulder;
Skin;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2019;54(4):353-360
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: In the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture, the aim of optical treatment is to lower the recurrence rate and reduce complications. This paper reports the results of subtotal fasciectomy in Dupuytren's contracture, extending the excision of palmar fascial structures from the diseased to normal appearing adjacent fascial structure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 2007 to 2017, 45 patients with Dupuytren's contracture treated by subtotal fasciectomy were reviewed retrospectively. The mean follow-up period was 45.9 months. Ninety-two digits were involved (index: 2, middle: 10, ring: 44, little: 36). The predisposing factors and affected joint were reviewed and the preoperative and postoperative contracture was measured. For clinical results, quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (quick DASH) were used. Complications, including wound or skin problems, nerve injuries, hematoma, and complex regional pain syndrome, were assessed. RESULTS: Preoperative flexion contracture was 43.2° in the proximal interphalangeal joint and 32.9° in the metacarpophalangeal joint. In nine cases, patients had residual contracture of 9.7° (range, 5°–20°) on average and if the total number of cases were included, the mean residual contracture was 2.3° on average. The quick DASH score at the 12 months follow-up was 12.4. The overall complication rate was 26.6%. CONCLUSION: Subtotal fasciectomy can be a good surgical treatment option for Dupuytren's contracture with a low recurrence and low complication rate compared to other open procedures.
