Dupuytren's fasciectomy of ring and middle fingers
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Dupuytren's contracture of the left ring finger (palmar disease) and middle finger |
Skin incisions marked to minimise skin scarring |
Initial fasciotomy in the palm allows good correction of the ring finger through slide lengthening of the band of fibrous tissue |
Opening up the base of the ring finger to remove the residual band of fibrous tissue |
Band of fibrous tissue being removed |
Note the scissors identifying one of the important but small nerve to the finger. these need to be identified and protected |
Middle finger opened further and band removed |
Wounds closed leaving various holes in the skin to minimise swelling and help early mobility. The body will heal these wounds |
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