[Dupuytren's contracture: aftercare and long-term results].
In addition to a surgical technique tailored to the disease stage, postoperative aftercare is important for favorable long-term results. An appropriate bandaging technique prevents formation of a postoperative hematoma,which promotes scar formation or development of relapsed Dupuytren's disease.
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Abteilung Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinikum Uckermark GmbH, Schwedt/Oder. unfallchirurgie@klinikum-uckerman.de
D000359:Aftercare; D001458:Bandages; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities