77th ASSH Annual Meeting - Back to Basics: Practice and Education-IC12: Dupuytren's Disease: Surgical Tips, Optimizing Outcomes, and Cost Considerations (AM22)

IC12: Dupuytren's Disease: Surgical Tips, Optimizing Outcomes, and Cost Considerations (AM22)

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Video Summary

The video summary discusses different treatment options for Dupuytren's contracture, a condition where the fingers become bent towards the palm. The treatments discussed include needle aponeurotomy, collagenase injections, and open surgery. The panelists discuss their experiences with each treatment and provide recommendations on when to use them. They also mention the use of ultrasound guidance for needle aponeurotomy and the addition of steroids to prevent recurrence. The importance of patient education and specific outcome measures for assessing treatment success are emphasized. Overall, the video provides valuable insights and recommendations for managing Dupuytren's contracture.

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Speaker Eric R. Wagner, MD

Speaker Marco Rizzo, MD

Speaker Maureen A. O'Shaughnessy, MD

Speaker Michael B. Gottschalk, MD

Speaker Neal C. Chen, MD

Speaker Ryan P. Calfee, MD, MSc

Keywords

Dupuytren's contracture

treatment options

needle aponeurotomy

collagenase injections

open surgery

ultrasound guidance

steroids

recurrence prevention

patient education

outcome measures

treatment success