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Hand Therapy for Dupuytren’s Contracture

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Dupuytren’s Disease and Related Hyperproliferative Disorders

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The postoperative care of patients recovering from surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture is problematic because the biology of Dupuytren’s responds with disproportionate inflammation to mechanical stimulation. The “no-tension” therapy program addresses this issue and is described along with other therapy interventions tailored to common postoperative issues. The focus of the “no-tension” program is to reduce the incidence of postoperative inflammation and improve final range of motion compared to other therapy programs.

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The authors thank Roslyn Evans, CHT, OTR/L, who was the inspiration and provided the backbone for this chapter.

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    Charles Eaton

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  2. Strahlenzentrum Hamburg, Langenhorner Chaussee 369, Hamburg, 22419, Germany

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  3. Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Manchester, Princess Street 131, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom

    Ardeshir Bayat

  4. Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Pathology and Immunology, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, Geneva, 1211, Switzerland

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  5. Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, 9713 GZ, Netherlands

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Davis, P., Eaton, C. (2012). Hand Therapy for Dupuytren’s Contracture. In: Eaton, C., Seegenschmiedt, M., Bayat, A., Gabbiani, G., Werker, P., Wach, W. (eds) Dupuytren’s Disease and Related Hyperproliferative Disorders. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22697-7_39

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