Dupuytren's contracture
Operation Description
When diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture, treatment is typically carried out through surgical means. Since the thickening of the fascia leads to finger deformities and the inability to straighten them normally, the goal is to remove this tissue. The condition can reoccur sometime after the operation, requiring a repeat intervention.
If you are interested in learning more about Dupuytren's contracture surgery (it's better to use the commonly searched term everywhere in the text, so I'll adjust it), schedule consultations at +38169 3699801. At Colić Hospital, a team of expert physicians specializing in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, including hand surgery, awaits you. They will explain all the details of the procedure and advise you on the decision to undergo surgery.
Candidates
- People diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture
- People with fingers that have twisted due to Dupuytren's contracture
- People with clear thickening in the form of nodules or bands at the base of the fingers in the palm region
Preparation
Before surgery, the doctor will examine your hands, checking flexibility and sensation in the fingers and thumb. Additionally, they will assess the presence of nodules or thickened bands. Once these assessments are completed, a surgical intervention is scheduled, and performed under local anesthesia. As preparation for the operation, it is recommended to quit smoking a month before and stop taking aspirin and herbal supplements two weeks before to avoid complications during and after the surgery.
Operation time
Dupuytren's contracture hand surgery involves administering local anesthesia to the palm area to prevent any discomfort and pain. An incision is made in the palm region affected by Dupuytren's contracture, and the thickened fascia is removed to allow the fingers to straighten normally. Once all the thickening is addressed, the incision is sutured, concluding the intervention. The surgery lasts between 45 to 90 minutes.
Recovery
After the intervention, the patient goes home. It is advised to move the fingers immediately after the operation, and once the wound is dressed and healed, the hand can be used normally. Stitches are removed 14 days after the intervention. During recovery, it is crucial not to exert excessive pressure on the palm.
Safety precautions
In the first days of recovery, there may be pain, swelling, and bruising, but these symptoms quickly subside. Complications that are rare but can occur after Dupuytren's contracture surgery include delayed wound healing and incomplete correction of finger contracture (a complication that arises if the condition persists for an extended period).
Price
The cost of Dupuytren's contracture surgery at Colić Hospital is €1500. Services included in the price are:
- The surgery itself,
- After a short stay in the hospital,
- Necessary medications,
- Check-ups and dressings in the days after the surgery,
- Stitch removal.
Not included in the procedure cost are the initial examination with the doctor, blood and ECG tests, examinations by specialists outside the hospital, costs before admission to the hospital, telephone costs, and medications that the patient takes at home before or after the procedure.
Refer to the exact price list for all services provided by Colić Hospital.