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Needle aponeurotomy - what exactly is aponeurotomy, and does it work?

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Dr. Daniel McGee answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Needle aponeurotomy : In this procedure, a doctor takes a sharp needle and breaks up the contractures and weakens them allowing the fingers and hand to move once again. Yes, there has been success in treating dupuytren's contracture's with this technique.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Release with Needle: The bevel of a small needle is used to cut through the cord which is causing the contracture. It was developed by a group of paris rheumatologists who i trained with in 2004. More info on my web page: http://centraljerseyhand.Com/dupuytrens-contracture-surgery.Htm.

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

IT can work well: Needle aponeurotomy for dupuytren's disease patient handout http://www.Handctr.Com/needle-aponeurotomy-for-dupuytrens-disease-patient-handout.Html.

Answered 10/31/2013

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