A Clinical Study of Dupuytren's Contracture

Dupuytren's contracture is caused by a proliferative fibroplasia of the subcutaneous palmar tissue. It is most common in those of Scandinavian and Celtic origin, although it has rarely been reported in Orientals. Many types of surgery are advocated, all with apparent success. Then operative result of 23 cases of Dupuytren's contracture including seven bilateral involvment was analyzed partial fasciectomy was performed in all cases by one surgeon. Average follow-up period was 18 months. We analyzed the results of the operation, to Honner s classification. Excellent result was obtained in 6 cases(26%), good in 14(61%) fair in 3(13%), and poor in 0(0%). The complication were 8(34%) case as followshematoma 4(17%), stiffness 3(13%), skin necrnsis 1(4%). All patrents were not performed that skin graft and total fasciectomy. The partial fasciectomy is suggested as one of the successful method for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.