J Hand Surg [Br]. 2005 Dec;30(6):563-6. Epub 2005 Sep 6.

Recurrence after surgery for Dupuytren's disease: a randomized trial of two skin incisions.

Citron ND, Nunez V.

Nelson Hospital, Wimbledon, London, UK. ncitron@dudley.freeserve.co.uk

We studied the influence of the type of skin incision on the recurrence rate following fasciectomy for Dupuytren's disease. Patients were randomized to a longitudinal incision closed with Z-plasties or a modified Bruner incision closed by Y-V plasties. Follow-up was for at least 2 years or until a recurrence was noted. We found no statistical difference in recurrence rate between patients having these two skin incisions and closures.

Publication Types: Comparative Study Randomized Controlled Trial

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