title: Needle aponeurotomy for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease.
abstract: PNA is one of many treatments available for the treatment of hand contractures resulting from Dupuytren’s disease. It is generally recommended for elderly patients with less severe contractures who desire a less invasive procedure, or as a first stage to delay surgery in those with more aggressive disease. The procedure is safe and easily tolerated by patients, but there is a high rate of recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics Department, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street Pavillion C, MC 6342, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Diaz
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Curtin
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009339:Needles; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local
keywords: Collagenase injection; Dupuytren’s disease; Limited fasciectomy; Palmar fasciectomy; Percutaneous needle aponeurotomy