Sakit ni Dupuytren Impormasyon
Ano ang nararamdaman mo
Maaaring mapansin mo ang pagkapal o pagkatigas sa palad ng iyong kamay. Ito ay dulot ng sakit ni Dupuytren, kung saan ang tissue sa ilalim ng iyong balat ay nagiging mahigpit at magkabuhol. Sa paglipas ng panahon, maaaring bumuo ang tissue na ito ng mga hibla na humihila sa iyong mga daliri patungo sa palad. Maaaring mahirapan kang ilagay ang iyong kamay na patag sa isang mesa o ipasok ito sa isang mahigpit na bulsa.
Habang umuunlad ang kondisyon, maaaring ramdam mo ang pakiramdam ng paghila sa iyong mga daliri. Karaniwan itong nagsisimula sa daliring pang-apat o sa maliit na daliri. Maaaring mahirapan kang gawin ang mga pang-araw-araw na gawain tulad ng pagkamay, paghuhugas ng mukha, o pagtatakip ng damit. Maaaring maging hamon ang pag-abot sa likod ng iyong likod upang isara ang bra o ang pag-button ng iyong damit habang ang iyong mga daliri ay yumuyuko papasok.
Ang sakit ay hindi laging pangunahing tampok, ngunit may ilang tao ang nakakaranas ng discomfort. Maaaring ramdam mo ang tenderness sa palad, lalo na kapag pinipindot ang mga buhol. Karaniwang mas malala ang stiffness sa umaga o pagkatapos ng mga panahon ng kawalan ng galaw. Ang malamig na panahon ay maaari ring gawing mas malinaw ang pakiramdam ng paghila.
Mahalagang malaman na karaniwan ang sakit ni Dupuytren. Maraming tao na may diagnosis nito ang maghahanap ng paggamot sa isang punto. Bagaman walang malawak na pagkakasundo sa mga surgeon tungkol sa pinakamainam na paraan ng pamamahala sa bawat kaso, nananatiling ang operasyon ang pinakamainam na pamamaraan (gold-standard treatment) para sa mga progressive contractures. Ibig sabihin, ito ang pinakamainam na paraan upaywasto ang deformity at mapabuti ang function ng kamay sa pangmatagalan.
Kung ikaw ay nakakaranas ng mga sintomas na ito, ang iyong surgeon ay maaaring suriin kung gaano karami ang epekto ng sakit sa iyong kamay. Titingnan nila kung gaano ka-mabuti ang kakayahan mong tuwidin ang iyong mga daliri at kung gaano ito nakakapaglimita sa iyong pang-araw-araw na buhay. Ang maagang pagkilala ay tumutulong sa pagpaplano ng angkop na paggamot para sa iyo.
Ano ang nangyayari talaga
Ang sakit ni Dupuytren ay isang kondisyon kung saan kumakapal at kumukubit ang tissue sa ilalim ng balat ng iyong palad. Ang tissue na ito, tinatawag na fascia, ay nagsisilbing suporta para sa iyong kamay. Sa paglipas ng panahon, ito ay bumubuo ng mga kordilyera o banda na humihila sa iyong mga daliri patungo sa palad. Ang prosesong ito ay madalas na nauugnay sa nakaraang sugat sa kamay o paulit-ulit na stress sa iyong mga kamay.
Habang kumukubit ang mga kordilyerang ito, apektado nito ang extensor mechanism—ang sistema na tumutulong sa iyo na tuwidin ang iyong mga daliri. Ang resulta ay isang deformity kung saan ang isa o higit pang daliri ay nakakabit sa isang nakabaluktot na posisyon. Maaari kang makaranas ng pagkahirap na ilagay ang iyong kamay na patag sa isang mesa o gawin ang mga pang-araw-araw na gawain tulad ng pagkamay o paglalagay ng guwantes. Hindi ito simpleng isyu sa balat lamang; ito ay nakakaapekto sa mas malalim na istruktura na kontrolado ang galaw ng iyong kamay.
Susuriin ng iyong surgeon kung paano nakakaapekto ang pagkukubit na ito sa iyong mga tiyak na kasu-kasuan. Ang layunin ng paggamot ay paluwagin ang mga kordilyerang ito upang ibalik ang kakayahan mong tuwidin ang iyong mga daliri. Para sa maraming pasyente, nagbibigay ang operasyong pagwawasto ng malaking benepisyo sa pagganap, na nagpapahintulot sa iyo na muling makakuha ng paggamit ng iyong kamay. Ang mga prosedura tulad ng limited fasciectomy, na kabilang ang pag-alis ng kumukubit na tissue, ay itinuturing na gold standard para sa mga progresibong kaso. Ang pamamaraang ito ay nag-aalok ng malaking benepisyo sa pangmatagalan sa mga aspeto ng pagganap at pagkontrol sa sakit.
Habang ang ilang mga paggamot ay naglalayong putulin ang mga kordilyera, nananatiling ang operasyon ang pinakamaaasiling opsyon para sa mga resulta sa pangmatagalan. Gayunpaman, mahalagang maunawaan na ang panganib ng mga komplikasyon sa mga prosedurang ito ay malaki. Usapin ng iyong surgeon kung ang isang mas hindi invasive na opsyon, tulad ng needle fasciotomy, ay maaaring angkop para sa iyo. Ang teknik na ito ay kabilang ang paggamit ng isang karayom upang putulin ang kumukubit na tissue at maaaring ligtas at maaasahan, kahit sa mga advanced na kaso.
Sa huli, ang layunin ay mapabuti ang normal na pag-andar ng iyong kamay at ang iyong kalidad ng buhay. Sa pamamagitan ng pagwawasto ng deformity, maaari mong bawasan ang stress sa iyong mga flexor tendons at muling makakuha ng functional na saklaw ng galaw. Tumutulong ito upang tugunan ang mga isyu sa kaligtasan at panlipunan na madalas na kasama ang disfunkshyon ng kamay. Ii-customize ng iyong surgeon ang pamamaraan ayon sa iyong mga tiyak na pangangailangan, tinitiyak na makakakuha ka ng pinakamainam na resulta para sa iyong pang-araw-araw na buhay.
Mga maitutulong namin dito
Si Dr Kieran Hirpara, isang surgeon sa itaas na bahagi ng katawan sa Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, ay pinag-aaralan ang kondisyong ito sa pamamagitan ng pagtutugma ng gamot sa antas ng pag-unlad ng sakit. Dumadating ang mga pasyente sa aming klinika sa pamamagitan ng referral mula sa GP o physiotherapist. Isang pagsusuri sa klinika, kabilang ang kasaysayan, pagsusuri, at pag-imaging kung kinakailangan, ang nagtatakda ng diagnosis. Para sa mga matagal nang problema, karaniwan naming sinisimulan ang hindi operatibong paggamot. Kasama rito ang pagbabago ng aktibidad, physiotherapy o hand therapy, paggamit ng splint, at mga injeksyon. Pinag-aaralan namin ang operasyon kapag hindi sapat ang pagpapabuti mula rito.
Ang self-management ay nakatuon sa pagpapanatili ng paggalaw ng iyong mga daliri. Ang banayad na paghuhubog (stretching) ay tumutulong upang mapanatili ang flexibility at maaaring mapabagal ang paghihipit ng mga cord sa iyong palad. Layunin ng physiotherapy na mapabuti ang range of motion at palakasin ang mga kalamnan na sumusuporta sa iyong kamay. Dapat mong subukan nang makatarungan ang paraang ito. Ang patuloy na araw-araw na ehersisyo ang susi. Kung mayroon kang sakit, ang mga over-the-counter na gamot pang-sakit o anti-inflammatories ay maaaring tumulong upang manatili kang aktibo. Hindi ito humihinto sa sakit ngunit nagpapadali sa mga pang-araw-araw na gawain.
Kapag naabot na ng conservative care ang hangganan, pinag-uusapan namin ang mga medikal o operatibong opsyon. Ang mga injeksyon, tulad ng cortisone, ay maaaring bawasan ang pamamaga at sakit sa mga partikular na lugar. Ang epekto ay pansamantala at hindi binabalik ang contracture. Para sa advanced na sakit, maaari naming alayin ang collagenase injections upang basagin ang mahigpit na mga cord, o percutaneous needle fasciotomy upang paluwagin ang mga ito. Ito ay minimally invasive. Ang operasyon ang nananatiling gold-standard na paggamot para sa progressive na contractures. Ang limited palmar fasciectomy ang pinakakaraniwang opsyon. Kasama nito ang pag-alis ng mahigpit na tissue upang tuwirin ang iyong mga daliri. Maaaring gamitin ang dermofasciectomy para sa mga advanced na kaso upang alisin ang balat at tissue, na nag-aalok ng malaking benepisyo sa long-term na function at kontrol sa sakit. Ang percutaneous needle fasciotomy ay ligtas at maaasahan kahit sa mga advanced na yugto, na may predictably acceptable na mga resulta at mababang risk ng mga komplikasyon. Ang limited fasciectomy ay kasalukuyang pinakamaaasahang paggamot para sa mga long-term na resulta, bagaman ang risk para sa mga komplikasyon ay malaki. Ipinapakita namin ang mga ito bilang mga shared decisions, pinapayuhan ng ebidensya ang iyong pagpili.
Ano ang inaasahan
Ang sakit ni Dupuytren ay isang pangmatagalang kondisyon kung saan ang makapal na tisyu sa palad ay nagdudulot ng pagkakulubot ng iyong mga daliri. Karaniwan itong unti-unting lumalala sa loob ng ilang taon. Kung walang gamot, ang kontraktura ay madalas na nananatili at maaaring lumala, na nagiging mahirap na ilagay ang iyong kamay na patag sa mesa o ipasok ito sa bulsa.
Ang operasyon ang nananatiling pamantayang gamot para sa mga progresibong kaso. Ang limitadong palmar fasciectomy ang pinakakaraniwang opsyon sa operasyon. Ang prosedurang ito ay nag-aalis ng makapal na tisyu upang tuwirin ang iyong mga daliri. Ang dermofasciectomy, na nag-aalis ng balat at tisyu, ay nag-aalok ng malaking benepisyo sa pangmatagalan para sa advanced na sakit. Parehong paraan ay naglalayong mapabuti ang pagganap ng kamay at kontrolin ang sakit.
Ang paggaling ay kinabibilangan ng isang panahon ng katigasan at pamamaga. Malamang na mararamdaman mo ang ilang kahirapan habang nagsisimula kang gumalaw muli ng iyong kamay. Ang mga score ng normalidad ng kamay, na sumusukat sa kung gaano kagaling ang pagganap ng iyong kamay, ay karaniwang umuunlad pagkatapos ng operasyon. Maraming pasyente ang nakakakuha ng malaking benepisyo sa pagganap mula sa pagwawasto ng deformity. Gayunpaman, ang panganib para sa mga komplikasyon sa limitadong fasciectomy ay malaki. Dapat mong talakayin ang mga panganib na ito sa iyong surgeon.
Ang pagbabalik ng sakit ay karaniwan. Ang mga pag-aaral ay nagpapakita na madalas ang pagbabalik ng sakit pagkatapos ng paggamot, na may mean follow-up na 3.8 taon. Kahit na may matagumpay na operasyon, maaaring bumalik ang joint contractures. Humigit-kumulang 10% ng mga pasyenteng na-gamot gamit ang collagenase injections ay nagsasagawa ng operasyon sa loob ng limang taon. Mas mataas ang rates ng reintervention sa pangmatagalan sa paggamot gamit ang collagenase kumpara sa surgical fasciectomy. Ang fasciectomy ay may pinakamababang rate ng reintervention kumpara sa needle aponeurotomy at collagenase injection.
Kung ikaw ay may naging trigger finger release, maaari kang may mas mataas na pagkakataon na makaranas ng bagong-onset na sakit ni Dupuytren. Ang kondisyong ito ay maaaring lumabas nang mas maaga kaysa sa iba. Ang iyong surgeon ay susubaybayan ang iyong kamay nang mahigpit upang pamahalaan ang anumang pagbabago.
Ang mga non-surgical na opsyon tulad ng needle fasciotomy o collagenase injections ay nagbibigay ng klinikal na mahalagang pagpapabuti para sa recurrent na sakit. Ang mga paraang ito ay may mababang panganib ng mga komplikasyon. Gayunpaman, maaari nilang kailanganin ang mas madalas na pag-ulit ng mga paggamot sa paglipas ng panahon. Ang iyong surgeon ay tutulong sa iyo na pumili ng landas na pinaka-angkop sa iyong istilo ng buhay at yugto ng sakit.
Sa huli, ang layunin ay panatilihin ang iyong kamay na functional para sa mga pang-araw-araw na gawain. Habang hindi namin masisiguro na hindi babalik ang sakit, layunin naming bigyan ka ng pinakamahusay na paggamit ng iyong kamay sa loob ng pinakamahabang panahon na posible. Ang regular na follow-up ay tinitiyak na maia-adjust namin ang iyong pag-aalaga kung kinakailangan.
Kailan kumonsulta sa doktor
Kumonsulta sa iyong doktor kung napapansin mong dahan-dahang yumuyuko ang iyong mga daliri o mahirap ilagay ang iyong kamay na patag sa isang mesa. Humingi ng pagsusuri ng espesyalista kung ikaw ay nakakaranas ng patuloy na sakit na hindi gumagaling kahit pahinga, o kung ang iyong kamay ay naramdamang mahina o hindi matatag. Maghanap ng medikal na tulong kung ang iyong mga daliri ay nakakabit o biglang nawawalan ng lakas, o kung ang mga sintomas ay nakakaapekto sa iyong pagtulog o trabaho. Ang biglaang paglala ng mga senyales na ito ay nangangailangan din ng pagsusuri. Ang maagang pagsusuri ay tumutulong sa iyong manggagamot na maunawaan ang pag-unlad ng sakit at talakayin ang pinakamainam na mga pagpipilian sa pamamahala para sa iyo.
Evidence & references
This is the clinical evidence summary written for health professionals. It is technical, and it lists the research this page was built from. You do not need to read it to understand your treatment or to make a decision about it.
Overview
- Little agreement exists on treatment recommendations for common presentations of Dupuytren disease among international hand surgeons [1].
- Clinically important Dupuytren's disease is common in the general population [2].
- A majority of diagnosed individuals with Dupuytren's disease undergo treatment [2].
- The best treatment for Dupuytren contractures continues to be fiercely debated [3].
- Dupuytren disease is progressive [3].
- The pace of Dupuytren disease progression is unique to each patient [3].
- Best treatments for Dupuytren disease remain uncertain [3].
- The literature does not provide evidence in favor of a specific procedure for Dupuytren's disease due to inconsistencies in reporting complications [4].
- The literature lacks a standardized definition for complications in Dupuytren's disease [4].
- Patients with Dupuytren's disease may gain significant functional benefit following surgical improvement or correction of the deformity [5].
- There remains limited evidence to guide the management of patients with Dupuytren's contracture [6].
- Several procedural options exist for the treatment of Dupuytren disease [7].
- Advancements in surgical and therapy management for Dupuytren's disease include indications, surgical options, non-surgical techniques, and therapy interventions [9].
- Dermofasciectomy appears to be a highly effective surgical intervention for advanced Dupuytren disease [14].
- Dermofasciectomy offers substantial long-term benefits in terms of function and disease control for advanced Dupuytren disease [14].
- Surgery remains the gold-standard treatment for progressive Dupuytren contractures [17].
- Limited palmar fasciectomy is the most common surgical option for Dupuytren's disease [17].
- Many treatment options exist for Dupuytren contracture, each with its own complication profile [19].
- Surgical treatment in the form of partial or selective fasciectomy remains the most reliable method for treating Dupuytren's disease [24].
- Partial or selective fasciectomy is the most widely used method for treating Dupuytren's disease [24].
Anatomy & Pathophysiology
- A revised severity staging system incorporating total flexion deformity and additional clinical risk factors provides a more objective and precise method for assessing Dupuytren's disease severity and may predict surgical outcomes [8].
- Surgery remains the gold-standard treatment for progressive Dupuytren contractures, with limited palmar fasciectomy being the most common option [17].
- Collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) is a safe, effective treatment to improve hand function in Dupuytren's contracture, with most adverse events being minor and self-resolving [25].
- A simple staged procedure is a valid alternative in the management of severe Dupuytren's proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) contracture, demonstrating reliable, reproducible correction of the deformity and acceptable patient outcomes [28].
- Safety and social issues of hand function and quality of life have an evident association with functional recovery after surgery and hand therapy [34].
- Hand therapy after collagenase treatment is utilized to discuss results and support recovery [35].
- Hand therapy should acknowledge patients' individual experiences and support self-modifications and development of new skills [37].
- The incidence of skin tears after collagenase injection does not affect patient-reported outcomes six months later, but the incidence of skin tears is significantly associated with the severity of pre-treatment finger extension deficits [38].
- No differences were observed in self-reported upper limb disability or active range of motion between patients receiving routine night-time splinting and those receiving hand therapy only after fasciectomy or dermo-fasciectomy [39].
- Repeat collagenase treatment of previously treated digits yields similar deformity correction and complete correction rates but a higher incidence of adverse events compared to initial treatment [40].
- Female sex and release of more than one digit are significant predictors of developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following treatment of Dupuytren contracture [41].
- Soft tissue distraction prior to radialization can successfully realign the carpus and wrist over the ulna, but some minor recurrence must still be expected in the mid-term [44].
- There were no significant differences in the reduction of PIP contracture, range of motion, and patient-reported outcomes between percutaneous needle fasciotomy and collagenase treatment at 2-year follow-up [46].
- A novel patient-specific visual analogue survey (PVS) is validated in patients treated with collagenase injection for Dupuytren's disease and is readily adaptable for use in other musculoskeletal diseases [47].
- Clinically relevant contracture correction was comparable between limited fasciectomy (LF), percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF), and CCH, but CCH had a higher risk of minor complications and LF had the longest time to recurrence [48].
- In the absence of evidence that collagenase effects on cord morphology are better than needle fasciotomy, needle fasciotomy remains the first line of treatment for an uncomplicated Dupuytren's cord at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint [49].
Classification
- Dupuytren disease is a progressive condition of genetic origin [10].
- The pathophysiology of Dupuytren disease is multifactorial, involving myofibroblast proliferation and altered collagen matrix composition [10].
- The prevalence of Dupuytren's disease varies extremely across different geographical locations [21].
- It is unclear whether the geographical variation in Dupuytren's disease prevalence is due to genetic, environmental, or combined factors [21].
- Dorsal Dupuytren's nodules are encountered only in patients with Dupuytren's disease [12].
- Dorsal Dupuytren's nodules are especially prevalent among patients with strong diathesis [12].
- Histological staging is a reliable method for predicting recurrence of Dupuytren's disease [23].
- Histological Type I (proliferative) carries the highest risk of recurrence [23].
- Histological Type III (fibrotic) carries the lowest risk of recurrence [23].
- The revised Tubiana's staging system incorporates total flexion deformity and additional clinical risk factors to assess disease severity [8].
- The revised Tubiana's staging system provides a more objective and precise method for assessing Dupuytren's disease severity compared to prior methods [8].
- The revised Tubiana's staging system may predict surgical outcomes [8].
- The URAM scale is the first patient-reported functional measure for assessing Dupuytren's disease–specific disability [15].
Clinical Presentation
- Dupuytren disease is a progressive condition of genetic origin with a multifactorial pathophysiology involving myofibroblast proliferation and altered collagen matrix composition [10].
- Histological specimens of Dupuytren's disease are not characterized by apoptotic cells, suggesting proliferating cells may be primed for death if they fail to receive an appropriate survival signal [22].
- Dermal fibromatosis exists in the absence of clinical features of skin involvement, and the skin may have a greater role in the development and propagation of Dupuytren's disease than previously thought [29].
- Clinically important Dupuytren's disease is common in the general population, with a majority of diagnosed individuals undergoing treatment [2].
- The prevalence of Dupuytren's Disease in different geographical locations is extremely variable, and it is not clear whether this is genetic, environmental, or a combination of both [21].
- Dorsal Dupuytren's nodules are encountered only in Dupuytren's disease patients, especially among those with strong diathesis [12].
- Dupuytren's disease in women presents similarly to men with more severe PIP joint involvement but equivalent surgical outcomes regarding final contracture correction, recurrence, and complication rates [16].
- There is as much unknown as known about Dupuytren's disease, and even current knowledge may not be absolutely correct [18].
- The revised Tubiana's staging system incorporates total flexion deformity and additional clinical risk factors to provide a more objective and precise method for assessing Dupuytren's disease severity [8].
- The URAM scale is the first patient-reported functional measure for Dupuytren's disease [15].
Investigations
- The pace of disease progression is unique to each patient [3].
- Dupuytren's disease in women presents similarly to men with more severe proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint involvement but equivalent surgical outcomes regarding final contracture correction, recurrence, and complication rates [16].
- The revised Tubiana's staging system, which incorporates total flexion deformity and additional clinical risk factors, provides a more objective and precise method for assessing Dupuytren's disease severity and may predict surgical outcomes [8].
- Histological staging is a reliable method for predicting recurrence of Dupuytren's disease, with Type I (proliferative) having the highest risk and Type III (fibrotic) the lowest [23].
- There is limited evidence to guide the management of patients with Dupuytren's contracture [6].
- The best treatment for Dupuytren contractures continues to be fiercely debated, and best treatments remain uncertain [3].
- The literature does not provide evidence in favor of a specific procedure for Dupuytren's disease due to inconsistencies in reporting complications as well as the lack of a standardized definition [4].
- Despite extensive literature, there is as much unknown as known about Dupuytren's disease, and even current knowledge may not be absolutely correct [18].
Treatment
- Dupuytren disease is progressive, but the pace is unique to each patient [3].
- Therapy interventions assist in linking patient-specific problems to appropriate treatment choices [9].
- There is a low level of evidence that both surgical and nonsurgical treatments provide clinically important improvements for recurrent Dupuytren contracture [11].
- Segmental aponeurectomy with Z-Plasty has a role in the management of Dupuytren's disease with flexion contracture predominantly involving the MCPJ [13].
- Limited palmar fasciectomy is the most common surgical option for Dupuytren contractures [17].
- The recurrence rate of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (CCH) is comparable to other standard treatments [20].
- There is an absence of long-term adverse events 3 years after initial CCH treatment [20].
- CCH is an effective and safe treatment for Dupuytren contracture [20].
- The best available published evidence indicates that surgical treatment in the form of partial or selective fasciectomy remains the most reliable method for treating Dupuytren's disease [24].
- CCH is a safe, effective treatment to improve hand function in Dupuytren's contracture [25].
- Most adverse events associated with CCH are minor and self-resolving [25].
- CCH may not provide durable contracture reduction [30].
- CCH remains a viable nonsurgical treatment for Dupuytren's disease [30].
- High-energy focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy relieved pain in Dupuytren's disease in a series of seven hands [31].
- A doublemasked randomized controlled trial is warranted to elucidate the value of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in Dupuytren's disease as a non-invasive treatment option to reduce pain [31].
- Surgical intervention for Dupuytren contractures achieves a high rate of full or almost full correction (75%) [33].
Complications
- There is little agreement among international hand surgeons on treatment recommendations for common presentations of Dupuytren disease [1].
- Clinically important Dupuytren's disease is common in the general population, with a majority of diagnosed individuals undergoing treatment [2].
- The best treatment for Dupuytren contractures remains uncertain and is fiercely debated [3].
- Dupuytren disease is progressive, but the pace of progression is unique to each patient [3].
- The literature does not provide evidence in favor of a specific procedure for Dupuytren's disease due to inconsistencies in reporting complications [4].
- There is a lack of a standardized definition for complications in Dupuytren's disease literature [4].
- Patients with Dupuytren's disease may gain significant functional benefit following surgical improvement or correction of the deformity [5].
- There remains limited evidence to guide the management of patients with Dupuytren's contracture [6].
- The revised Tubiana's staging system incorporates total flexion deformity and additional clinical risk factors to assess disease severity [8].
- The revised severity staging system provides a more objective and precise method for assessing Dupuytren's disease severity [8].
- The revised severity staging system may predict surgical outcomes [8].
- Dupuytren disease is a progressive condition of genetic origin [10].
- Dupuytren disease has a multifactorial pathophysiology involving myofibroblast proliferation and altered collagen matrix composition [10].
- There is a low level of evidence that both surgical and nonsurgical treatments provide clinically important improvements for recurrent Dupuytren contracture [11].
- Dorsal Dupuytren's nodules are encountered only in Dupuytren's disease patients [12].
- Dorsal Dupuytren's nodules are especially prevalent among patients with strong diathesis [12].
- Dermofasciectomy appears to be a highly effective surgical intervention for advanced Dupuytren disease [14].
- Dermofasciectomy offers substantial long-term benefits in terms of function and disease control for advanced Dupuytren disease [14].
- Dupuytren's disease in women presents similarly to men with more severe proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint involvement [16].
- Women with Dupuytren's disease have equivalent surgical outcomes regarding final contracture correction, recurrence, and complication rates compared to men [16].
- There is as much unknown as known about Dupuytren's disease despite extensive literature [18].
- Even current knowledge about Dupuytren's disease may not be absolutely correct [18].
- Many treatment options exist for Dupuytren contracture, each with its own complication profile [19].
- The recurrence rate of collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) treatment is comparable to other standard treatments [20].
- There is an absence of long-term adverse events 3 years after initial CCH treatment [20].
- CCH is an effective and safe treatment for Dupuytren contracture [20].
- Long-term overall reintervention rates following treatment of Dupuytren contracture affecting a single digit were higher with CCH than with surgical fasciectomy [26].
- Perceived recurrence rates following treatment of Dupuytren contracture affecting a single digit were higher with CCH than with surgical fasciectomy [26].
- These findings compare groups with similar baseline characteristics [26].
- At 3 months and 1 year, the outcomes of needle fasciotomy and collagenase injection are the same in Dupuytren's disease with predominantly metacarpophalangeal joint involvement [27].
- Large-scale epidemiological studies are needed to accurately report Dupuytren's disease in the modern U.S. population [32].
Recovery
- Histological specimens of Dupuytren's disease were not characterized by apoptotic cells, suggesting proliferating cells may be primed for death if they fail to receive an appropriate survival signal [22].
- Patients with Dupuytren's disease of the hand may gain a significant functional benefit following surgical improvement or correction of the deformity [5].
- Dermofasciectomy appears to be a highly effective surgical intervention for advanced Dupuytren disease, offering substantial long-term benefits in terms of function and disease control [14].
- Hospitalization for surgery for Dupuytren's disease in France still represents a meaningful economic burden despite shortening of hospital stays over time [45].
- There is low level of evidence that both surgical and nonsurgical treatments provide clinically important improvements for recurrent Dupuytren contracture [11].
- The recurrence rate following treatment with Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (CCH) is comparable to other standard treatments [20].
- There is an absence of long-term adverse events 3 years after initial treatment with CCH, indicating it is an effective and safe treatment for Dupuytren contracture [20].
- Long-term overall reintervention and perceived recurrence following treatment of Dupuytren contracture affecting a single digit were higher with CCH treatment than surgical fasciectomy when comparing groups with similar baseline characteristics [26].
- Initial evaluation of long-term recurrence rates suggests disease recurrence or progression in 4 out of 6 patients with MCP contractures and 2 patients with PIP contractures following collagenase injection [42].
- Recurrence following collagenase injection was generally less severe than the initial contracture in the MCP group [42].
- At 3 months and 1 year, the outcomes of needle fasciotomy and collagenase injection are the same in Dupuytren's disease with predominantly metacarpophalangeal joint involvement [27].
- Static night splintage may have a role in the treatment of early stages of Dupuytren's disease, with greatest benefit noted in the early proliferative phase [43].
- The Unité Rhumatologique des Affections de la Main (URAM) scale is the first patient-reported functional measure for Dupuytren's disease [15].
Key Evidence
- [L4] Little agreement exists on treatment recommendations for common presentations of Dupuytren disease in this sample of international hand surgeons. [1] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.08.023)
- [L3] Clinically important Dupuytren's disease is common in the general population, with a majority of diagnosed individuals undergoing treatment. [2] (10.1177/1753193416687914)
- [L5] The best treatment for Dupuytren contractures continues to be fiercely debated; what is known is that Dupuytren disease is progressive, but the pace is unique to each patient, and best treatments remain uncertain. [3] (10.2106/jbjs.18.00282)
- [L4] The literature does not provide evidence in favor of a specific procedure for Dupuytren's disease due to inconsistencies in reporting complications as well as the lack of a standardized definition. [4] (10.1016/j.hansur.2017.07.002)
- [L4] Patients with Dupuytren's disease of the hand may gain a significant functional benefit following surgical improvement or correction of the deformity. [5] (10.1308/003588406x83104)
- [L2] Currently there remains limited evidence to guide the management of patients with Dupuytren's contracture. [6] (10.1302/0301-620x.100b9.bjj-2017-1194.r2)
- [L4] There are several procedural options for the treatment of Dupuytren disease. [7] (10.1177/1558944718787281)
- [L4] The revised severity staging system, which incorporates total flexion deformity and additional clinical risk factors, provides a more objective and precise method for assessing Dupuytren's disease severity and may predict surgical outcomes. [8] (10.1007/s11552-007-9071-1)
- [L5] The article highlights advancements in surgical and therapy management for Dupuytren's disease, reviewing indications, surgical options, non-surgical techniques, and therapy interventions to assist in linking patient-specific problems to appropriate treatment choices. [9] (10.1016/j.jht.2013.10.006)
- [L5] Dupuytren disease is a progressive condition of genetic origin with a multifactorial pathophysiology involving myofibroblast proliferation and altered collagen matrix composition. [10] (10.5435/00124635-201112000-00005)
- [L1] There is low level of evidence that both surgical and nonsurgical treatments provide clinically important improvements for recurrent Dupuytren contracture. [11] (10.1177/1558944721994220)
- [L3] Dorsal Dupuytren's nodules are encountered only in Dupuytren's disease patients, especially among those with strong diathesis. [12] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.06.001)
- [Paper] It has a role in the management of Dupuytren's disease with flexion contracture predominantly involving the MCPJ. [13] (10.1016/j.otsr.2019.08.016)
- [L3] Dermofasciectomy appears to be a highly effective surgical intervention for advanced Dupuytren disease, offering substantial long-term benefits in terms of function and disease control. [14] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.02.007)
- [L4] We provide the first patient-reported functional measure for Dupuytren's disease. [15] (10.1002/acr.20564)
- [L3] Dupuytren's disease in women presents similarly to men with more severe PIP joint involvement but equivalent surgical outcomes regarding final contracture correction, recurrence, and complication rates. [16] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.06.015)
- [L4] Surgery remains the gold-standard treatment for progressive Dupuytren contractures, with limited palmar fasciectomy being the most common option. [17] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.03.002)
- [L5] Despite extensive literature, there is as much unknown as known about Dupuytren's disease, and even current knowledge may not be absolutely correct. [18] (10.1177/1753193417715773)
- [L5] Many treatment options exist for Dupuytren contracture, each with its own complication profile. [19] (10.1016/j.hcl.2018.03.007)
- [L4] The recurrence rate, which is comparable to other standard treatments, and the absence of long-term adverse events 3 years after initial treatment indicate that CCH is an effective and safe treatment for Dupuytren contracture. [20] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.09.028)
- [L4] The prevalence of Dupuytren's Disease in different geographical locations is extremely variable, and it is not clear whether this is genetic, environmental, or a combination of both. [21] (10.1007/s11552-008-9160-9)
- [L4] Histological specimens of Dupuytren's disease were not characterized by apoptotic cells, suggesting proliferating cells may be primed for death if they fail to receive an appropriate survival signal. [22] (10.1054/jhsb.1999.0251)
- [L3] Histological staging is a reliable method for predicting recurrence of Dupuytren's disease, with Type I (proliferative) having the highest risk and Type III (fibrotic) the lowest. [23] (10.1177/1753193408103729)
- [L5] The best available published evidence indicates that surgical treatment in the form of partial or selective fasciectomy remains the most reliable and the most widely used method for treating Dupuytren's disease. [24] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.05.027)
- [L2] CCH is a safe, effective treatment to improve hand function in Dupuytren's contracture, with most adverse events being minor and self-resolving. [25] (10.1177/1558944720974119)
- [L4] Long-term overall reintervention and perceived recurrence following treatment of Dupuytren contracture affecting a single digit were higher with CCH treatment than surgical fasciectomy when comparing groups with similar baseline characteristics. [26] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.05.022)
- [L2] At 3 months and 1 year, the outcomes of needle fasciotomy and collagenase injection are the same in Dupuytren's disease with predominantly metacarpophalangeal joint involvement. [27] (10.1177/1753193415617385)
- [L4] The simple staged procedure is a valid alternative in the management of severe Dupuytren's PIPJ contracture, demonstrating reliable, reproducible correction of the deformity and acceptable patient outcomes. [28] (10.1177/1753193412439673)
- [L3] Dermal fibromatosis exists in the absence of clinical features of skin involvement, and we hypothesize that the skin may have a greater role in the development and propagation of Dupuytren's disease than previously thought. [29] (10.1177/1753193415601353)
- [L4] While initially effective, CCH may not provide durable contracture reduction, but remains a viable nonsurgical treatment for Dupuytren's disease. [30] (10.1007/s11552-013-9524-7)
- [L4] A doublemasked randomized controlled trial is warranted to elucidate the value of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in Dupuytren's disease of the hand as a non-invasive treatment option to reduce pain. [31] (10.23736/s1973-9087.18.05498-9)
- [L3] Large-scale epidemiological studies are needed to accurately report Dupuytren's disease in the modern U.S. population. [32] (10.1007/s11552-007-9076-9)
- [L5] Surgical intervention for Dupuytren contractures achieves a high rate of full or almost full correction (75%). [33] (10.1016/j.hcl.2018.04.002)
- [L4] Safety and social issues of hand function and quality of life had an evident association with functional recovery. [34] (10.1016/j.jht.2014.11.006)
- [L2] Results after 9 month follow-up, hand therapy after treatment will be presented in detail and discussed. [35] (10.1016/j.jht.2010.09.006)
- [L4] A clinical implication for hand therapy is to acknowledge patients' individual experiences and support self-modifications and development of new skills. [37] (10.1016/j.jht.2019.04.004)
- [L2] The incidence of skin tears after collagenase injection does not affect patient-reported outcomes six months later, but the incidence of skin tears is significantly associated with the severity of pre-treatment finger extension deficits. [38] (10.1177/1753193420941329)
- [L1] No differences were observed in self-reported upper limb disability or active range of motion between patients receiving routine night-time splinting and those receiving hand therapy only. [39] (10.1186/1471-2474-12-136)
- [L4] Repeat collagenase treatment of previously treated digits yields similar deformity correction and complete correction rates but a higher incidence of adverse events compared to initial treatment. [40] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.03.026)
- [L3] Female sex and release of more than one digit are significant predictors of developing CRPS. [41] (10.1177/1558944720963915)
- [L4] Initial evaluation of long-term recurrence rates suggests disease recurrence or progression in 4 out of 6 patients with MCP contractures and 2 patients with PIP contractures; however, recurrence was generally less severe than the initial contracture in the MCP group. [42] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.01.003)
- [L4] This study indicates that there may be a role for static night splintage in the treatment of early stages of Dupuytren's disease, with greatest benefit noted in the early proliferative phase. [43] (10.1177/175899830200700302)
- [L4] Soft tissue distraction prior to radialization can successfully realign the carpus and wrist over the ulna, but some minor recurrence must still be expected in the mid-term. [44] (10.1177/17531934221095681)
- [L3] Despite shortening of hospital stays over time, hospitalization for surgery for Dupuytren's disease in France still represents a meaningful economic burden. [45] (10.1016/j.otsr.2014.05.013)
- [L2] There were no significant differences in the reduction of PIP contracture, range of motion, and patient-reported outcomes between the two treatments. [46] (10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.06.093)
- [L2] It is also readily adaptable for use in other diseases, particularly within musculoskeletal medicine. [47] (10.1136/jisakos-2019-000301)
- [L1] Overall, the clinically relevant contracture correction was comparable between LF, PNF and CCH, but CCH had a higher risk of minor complications and LF had the longest time to recurrence. [48] (10.1177/17531934251338349)
- [L2] In the absence of evidence that collagenase effects on cord morphology are better, needle fasciotomy remains the first line of treatment for an uncomplicated Dupuytren's cord at the MCP joint. [49] (10.1177/1753193417711594)
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