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Open palm technique in Dupuytren's disease treatment / A tecnica da palma aberta no tratamento da doenca de Dupuytren
Malta, Marcio Carpi; Alves, Marcelo de Pinho Teixeira; Malta, Luis Marcelo de Azevedo.
Affiliation
  • Malta, Marcio Carpi; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Hospital Universitario Antonio Pedro. Niteroi. BR
  • Alves, Marcelo de Pinho Teixeira; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Niteroi. BR
  • Malta, Luis Marcelo de Azevedo; Universidade Federal Fluminense. Hospital Universitario Antonio Pedro. Niteroi. BR
Rev. bras. ortop ; 48(3): 246-250, May/June/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-680871
Responsible library: BR26.1
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. .
RESUMO

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. .
Subject(s)


Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Surgical Procedures, Operative / Hand Deformities / Dupuytren Contracture Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ortop Journal subject: Orthopedics Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Surgical Procedures, Operative / Hand Deformities / Dupuytren Contracture Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ortop Journal subject: Orthopedics Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR
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