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Study

This is a prospective double blind, placebo controlled trial. Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum was effective and well tolerated used in well palpable cords of Dupuytren's Contracture. Concurrent fingers treatment with early complications have been reported. Patients reported outcome measures have been obtained.

Materials & Method

143 fingers were treated in 125 patients. Deformity of more than 30° at metacarpo phalangeal joints and more than 20° at proximal interphalangeal joints with well palpable cord were selected in this study. Finger straightening procedure was undertaken at 24–72 hours post injection. Prospectively evaluated for early complications, extent of correction, residual deformity and recurrence rate at 3 years and 6 months follow up. Concurrent fingers were treated without serious side effects.