title: [Long-term static overnight extension splinting following percutaneous needle fasciotomy].
abstract: The author reports on his experience with static night splinting after percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF). A conventional glove splint and custom made silicone bed splints were used. According to the experience of the author 3 typical case studies demonstrate that static night splinting of the Dupuytren fingers can achieve 2 things: reduction of the risk of recurrent curvature and remodeling of the Dupuytren tissue.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Gemeinschaftspraxis H.-U. Reiniger et al., Dupuytren-Ambulanz, Kardinal-Döpfner-Platz 1, Würzburg. meinel_a@t-online.de
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authors.lastname: Meinel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009339:Needles; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012086:Reoperation; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013165:Splints