The purpose of this study is to determine if of manipulation of digits following collagenase injection for treatment of Dupuytren's contracture is effected by the amount of time between injection and manipulation.
Patients with Metacarpophalangeal joint contractures caused by Dupuytren's disease will be evaluated as to the timing of the finger manipulation procedure that is performed following collagenase injection. Three groups will be evaluated: group 1 will have the manipulation procedure on the day following collagenase injection, group 2 will have the manipulation procedure on the second day following collagenase injection,and group 3 will have the manipulation procedure on the fourth day following collagenase injection,
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
37
Finger manipulation performed 1, 2, or 4 days following collagenase injection
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Indianaplis, Indiana, United States
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York, United States
Percentage of Patients With Clinical Improvement (> 50% Reduction in Contracture)
Time frame: 30 days after injection
Percentage of Patients Obtaining Clinical Success at 90 Days (<=5 Degree Residual Contracture)
Time frame: 90 days
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