Hand therapy or not following collagenase treatment for Dupuytren's contracture? Protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dupuytren's contracture (DC) is a fibrotic hand condition in which one or more fingers develop progressive flexion deformities. Quality of life is diminished due to disabling limitations in performing everyday activities. For DC patients treated with collagenase, referral for subsequent hand therapy is inconsistent. It is unknown whether subsequent hand therapy is beneficial compared to no therapy. The purpose of this study is to determine whether hand therapy improves DC patients' performance of and satisfaction with performing everyday activities one year after collagenase treatment.

Methods

We will conduct a randomised controlled trial with two treatment groups (hand therapy vs. control) of DC patients who have received collagenase treatment. DC patients with c

SUBMITTER: Aglen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6712875 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature