Postsurgical rehabilitation of Dupuytren's disease.
Postoperative rehabilitation is an important component in the management of Dupuytren's disease patients. Through an effective splinting and exercise program, the surgical outcome can be enhanced. Treatment should be directed toward restoring hand function and monitoring development of complications that could compromise the outcome.
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Hand Rehabilitation Services of Oklahoma, Integris Health System, Oklahoma City, USA.
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000628:therapy; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation