Abstract

ObjectiveTo evaluate the results of the open palm technique for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease. MethodThe authors used the technique described by McCash. Twelve patients (13 hands) were surgically treated, between october 2002 and september 2011. ResultsThe wounds healed in a medium of 25 days (variation of 17 to 30 days). There were no complications, such as infection, haematoma formation, skin necrosis, residual edema. ConclusionThe open palm technique remains a safe alternative for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease, with satisfactory results and low risk of complications.

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