title: [Preoperative continuous extension treatment of very severe Dupuytren's contractures].
abstract: The continuous extension of Dupuytren's contracture prior to aponeurectomy in severe cases, introduced by Messina, is presented. This technique demonstrates the possibility of reversing contractures; it simplifies the surgical treatment thereafter and avoids difficulties in blood circulation and sensibility. First results in ten patients are presented.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001864:Bone Wires; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence
vernacular_title: Die präoperative kontinuierliche Extensionsbehandlung hochgradiger Dupuytrenscher Kontrakturen.