What are the risks of surgery for Dupuytren's contracture?
ANSWER
Surgery for Dupuytren's can have risks, including:
- Damage to nerves and blood vessels in the affected fingers
- Infection
- Permanent stiffness in the fingers
Reviewed by David Zelman on October 11, 2017
SOURCES:
Flatt, A. , 2001. BUMC Proceedings
Mayo Clinic.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Trojian, T. , July 1, 2007. American Family Physician
Badalamente, M. , July-August 2007. The Journal of Hand Surgery
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SOURCES:
Flatt, A. , 2001. BUMC Proceedings
Mayo Clinic.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Medscape.com.
Trojian, T. , July 1, 2007. American Family Physician
Badalamente, M. , July-August 2007. The Journal of Hand Surgery
American Association for Hand Surgery.
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