The use of skin grafts in the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.
Digital contractures caused by Dupuytren's disease can best be treated by open fasciotomy plus excision of all overlying involved skin and replacement by full-thickness skin grafts. Such a procedure results in minimal operative morbidity, early recovery of function, and low incidence of recurrent contractures.
D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006225:Hand / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013997:Time Factors