Advanced Dupuytren Contracture: Approach to Management.

Hand Clin · Aug 2023 · Review

Putnam J

The Hand and Upper Extremity Center, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis article reviews management strategies for advanced or recurrent Dupuytren contracture, including skin grafting, external fixation, radiation, and adjuvant therapies to reduce recurrence.
Abstract, as published

Dupuytren disease is a common pathologic condition that can be especially challenging to hand surgeons in recurrent or severe contractures. Recurrence risk may be reduced with a variety of techniques, including skin grafting, external fixator application, radiation, and many others described in this article. Management of recurrence requires special attention to anatomy at risk. Adjuvant therapy may help to prevent the progression or recurrence of severe disease.

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