Fasciotomy and Z-plasty in the management of Dupuytren's contracture

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Watson JD. British Journal of Plastic Surgery. [JC:b0w] 37(1):27-30, 1984 Jan. The technique of fasciotomy and Z-plasty for the management of Dupuytren's contracture is described. The results of its use in a series of nine patients is presented. It is suggested that this method is applicable to the patient whose disease is confined to a single ray in the palm. None of the patients studied required re-operation during the period of follow-up which ranged from 2 years 4 months to 5 years 6 months.