Dermofasciectomy and proximal interphalangeal joint replacement in Dupuytren's disease.
A case of Dupuytren's Disease is presented in which a combination of dermofasciectomy and proximal interphalangeal joint replacement using a Swanson's prosthesis improved hand function and avoided further digit amputation.
D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation