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Dupuytren's fasciectomy
Surgical removal of the diseased cords of fascia in the palm to release a finger that has been pulled toward the palm by Dupuytren's disease.
Why it's done
- Contractures that limit straightening, especially MCP > 30° or any PIP contracture
- Functional problems — washing the face, putting hands in pockets, shaking hands
Typical recovery phases
Timelines are general patterns. Your surgeon's protocol always wins.
- 1Weeks 0–2
Wound care; gentle motion to maintain the gain.
Elevate the hand and start motion exactly as instructed.
- 2Weeks 2–6
Night-time extension splinting and active motion.
Wear the splint at night; do daily motion as prescribed.
- 3Months 2–6
Maintain motion; recurrence surveillance.
Continue splinting if advised; report any new cords early.
Red flags — call your team
- Spreading redness, drainage, or fever
- New numbness or loss of motion in the operated finger
- Wound separation
Splints you may wear
Sources
- Dupuytren's Disease — Treatment — AAOS OrthoInfo(accessed 2026-04-22)