[Presentation of a simple method of preoperative soft-tissue distraction in Dupuytren's contracture grade IV].
We describe a technique of continuous preoperative soft-tissue distraction in Dupuytren's contracture grade IV using an unilateral external fixator which is simple to apply. The operative technique and the result are demonstrated.
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Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Köln, Germany. www.dr.wulke@t-online.de
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D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care
Vorstellung einer einfachen Methode zur Vordistraktion der viertgradigen Dupuytrenschen Kontraktur.