Dupuytren's contracture operation

Removal of thickened and tight tissue from the palm of your hand which is causing the fingers to be bent inwards.It is also called "Open Fasciectomy".

Speciality Orthopaedics
Urgency elective
Duration 30 min to 1 h
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II Nerve Block
Nerve Blocks Axillary
Procedures Tourniquet - arm
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours, Nerve Block up to 10-30 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 4 to 8 weeks
Additional Info Alternative treatments are available but not as reliable

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Specialities

Orthopaedics

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