Dupuytren’s contracture
surgery
Is a surgical reduction of consequences of the Dupuytren’s contracture.
30 – 60
min
The duration of the intervention
Not necessary
Hospitalization
Lokal
Anesthesia
3 – 6
weeks
Back to work
3 – 6
weeks
Back to sport activities
Post-operative recommendations
Resting the arm, early exercises, following written recommendations.
Possible inconveniences after the procedure
Pain, weak arm strength, poor mobility.
About the procedure
This is a disease which causes the fingers to contract. It is genetic. It usually affects older men.
The treatment is surgical – a strip of subcutaneous tissue causing the deformation is cut out.
A consequence of the disease is the inability to stretch fingers.
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