Fasciotomy and Z-plasty in the management of Dupuytren's contracture.
The technique of fasciotomy and Z-plasty for the management of Dupuytren's contracture is described. The results of its use in a series of nine patients is presented. It is suggested that this method is applicable to the patient whose disease is confined to a single ray in the palm. None of the patients studied required re-operation during the period of follow-up which ranged from 2 years 4 months to 5 years 6 months.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps