Dupuytren’s Disease: Current and Emerging Techniques

Dupuytren’s Disease, edited by Michael B. Gottschalk, Nina Suh, and Eric R. Wagner, is a comprehensive guide to one of the most common hand pathologies—Dupuytren’s contractures. This condition, characterized by thickening of the palmar fascia leading to finger contractures, presents a complex pathophysiology and ongoing debate regarding optimal treatment strategies. While many patients do not develop functional impairment, those who do require careful consideration of both traditional surgical approaches, such as dermatofasciectomy and open fasciectomy, and minimally invasive options like percutaneous needle aponeurotomy and collagenase injections. The book integrates historical perspectives, current evidence-based practices, and emerging innovations, providing clinicians with the knowledge and practical guidance necessary to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage: Spans historical perspectives, pathophysiology, and current treatment outcomes.
• Treatment strategies: Reviews traditional gold standards such as dermatofasciectomy with skin grafting and open fasciectomy, alongside minimally invasive options like percutaneous needle aponeurotomy (NA) and clostridial collagenase injections.
• Innovative approaches: Discusses new techniques, including devices such as the digit widget, and the latest genetic insights into Dupuytren’s disease.
• Surgical and procedural guidance: Provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and pearls to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Patient-centered focus: Emphasizes individualized decision-making based on functional results, risks, and cost-effectiveness.
• Historical context: Highlights classical approaches (e.g., McCash technique) and their relevance to modern practice.
• Expert contributions: Written by a world-renowned panel of specialists, offering diverse clinical perspectives and advanced procedural knowledge. 

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer 
• Publication date ‏ : ‎April 27, 2025
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3031858727
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031858727