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6. Treatment: Limited Fasciectomies

The most common surgical treatments for Dupuytren's contracture are fasciectomy variations that remove the strips of fascia causing the affliction. Limited fasciectomies are common and require regional or general anesthesia. The surgeon opens the skin and excises the affected cords and fascia. The hand has many neurovascular bundles, so extreme precision is vital to full recovery, which usually takes around six weeks.

10 effective ways to manage Dupuytren's Contracture

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