What Is Dupuytren's Contracture?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Surgery
Depending on the severity of the condition, surgery may be necessary to help relieve the patient of the condition. This is recommended if the symptoms are severe enough to mean that they are in constant pain. It may also be necessary if their ability to use their hands is restricted to the point where they cant perform simple tasks.
Surgery is thankfully a fairly straightforward procedure and the troublesome tissues are removed to return flexibility to the patients fingers. Despite it being straightforward, surgery is usually avoided until necessary because of the risk of complications such as nerve damage and infections.
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