Abstract

ObjectivesTo detail the transition to a totally one-stop wide-awake (OSWA) Dupuytren's contracture surgical service.DesignRetrospective review of Dupuytren's component of last 1000 OSWA cases.SettingThe UK's first totally one-stop wide-awake orthopaedic service.Participants270 patients with Dupuytren's contracture out of the last 1000 OSWA cases.Main outcome measuresSurgical outcomes, patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness and efficiency.ResultsThe OSWA Dupuytren's model is safe, efficient and effective; with a low complication rate, extremely high patient satisfaction; and cost-savings to the nhs of £2500 per case treated. The service saved the NHS approximately £675,000 for the 270 cases presented.ConclusionsA totally one-stop wide-awake Dupuytren's Contracture service is practicable and feasible alternative to the conventional treatment pathway, with benefits in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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