ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of the open palm technique for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease. METHOD: The authors used the technique described by McCash. Twelve patients (13 hands) were surgically treated, between october 2002 and september 2011. RESULTS: The wounds healed in a medium of 25 days (variation of 17 to 30 days). There were no complications, such as infection, haematoma formation, skin necrosis, residual edema. CONCLUSION: The open palm technique remains a safe alternative for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease, with satisfactory results and low risk of complications. .
OBJETIVO: Avaliar os resultados do tratamento cirúrgico da doença de Dupuytren pela técnica da palma aberta. MÉTODO : Com o uso da técnica operatória descrita por McCash, 12 pacientes (13 mãos) foram operados para tratamento de doença de Dupuytren, entre outubro de 2002 e setembro de 2011. RESULTADOS : As feridas cicatrizaram num tempo médio de 25 dias, com variação entre 17 e 30 dias. Não houve infecção, hematoma, necrose cutânea, edema residual ou qualquer outra complicação local. CONCLUSÃO : A técnica da palma aberta constitui opção segura para o tratamento da doença de Dupuytren, com resultados satisfatórios e baixo índice de complicações. .
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Dupuytren Contracture/surgery , Hand Deformities , Surgical Procedures, OperativeABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of the open palm technique for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease. METHOD: The authors used the technique described by McCash. Twelve patients (13 hands) were surgically treated, between october 2002 and september 2011. RESULTS: The wounds healed in a medium of 25 days (variation of 17 to 30 days). There were no complications, such as infection, haematoma formation, skin necrosis, residual edema. CONCLUSION: The open palm technique remains a safe alternative for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease, with satisfactory results and low risk of complications.
