Supplementary arthrolysis of the proximal interphalangeal joint of fingers in operative treatment of Dupuytren's contracture

• Conditions: M72.0; Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

• Registration Number: DRKS00008564
• Lead Sponsor: Elbe Klinikum Stade

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-05-20
• Study Completion: 2015-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

33 patients with Dupuytren's flexion contracture of fingers who were treated operatively between January 2012 and December 2014 by supplementary arthrolysis of the proximal interpahalangeal (PIP) joint beside fasciectomy.

Exclusion Criteria

none

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measurement of the current joint position of the PIP joint with a goniometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Documentation of satisfaction with the result of the operation by a visual analogue scale (0-10 points); calculation of the DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) score; comparision of the data to preoperative data.