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Recurrence rate of Dupuytren's contracture unaffected by full-thickness skin autograft
May 2013
Recurrence rate of Dupuytren's contracture unaffected by full-thickness skin autograft
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does a 'firebreak' full-thickness skin graft prevent recurrence after surgery for Dupuytren's contracture?: A prospective, randomised trial
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009 Mar;91(3):374-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
79 patients with Dupuytren's contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) were randomized to undergo either fasciectomy with Z-plasty or dermofasciectomy with a firebreak full-thickness skin autograft. The results from this study indicated that both procedures provided significant improvements in range of motion and grip strength. However, the use of the firebreak full-thickness skin au...
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