Wound Complications in the Surgical Management of Dupuytren's Contracture: A Comparison of Operative Incisions
- 1 October 1982
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Hand
- Vol. 14 (3), 248-254
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0072-968x(82)80057-0
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.Keywords
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