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Liechti R, Merky DN, Sutter D, Ipaktchi R, Vögelin E. Collagenase clostridium histolyticum injection versus limited fasciectomy for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:527-536. [PMID: 37665353 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05004-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of the present study is to systematically review the literature on well-selected comparative studies for meta-analysis on outcome differences between collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injection and limited fasciectomy (LF) for Dupuytren's disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS PubMed/Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for comparative studies assessing differences in outcomes of CCH and LF. Effect estimates were pooled across studies using random effects models and presented as weighted mean difference (MD) and odds ratio (OR) with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS A total of 11 studies encompassing 1'051 patients was included (619 patients in the CCH and 432 in the LF group). The residual contracture at a minimal average follow-up of three months was higher in the CCH group than in the LF group (27.8 vs. 16.2°, MD 11.6°, 95% CI [8.7, 14.5°], p < 0.001). The recurrence rate was significantly higher in the CCH group (25.8 vs. 9.3%, OR 5.2, 95% CI [1.5, 18.8], p = 0.01) while the rate of severe complications was significantly higher in the LF group (0.3 vs. 7.3%, OR 0.12, 95% CI [0.03, 0.42], p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Evidence of the present study confirms that CCH injection has a higher rate of disease recurrence whereas LF carries a higher risk for severe complications. It's imperative that the trade-off between these aspects is considered, keeping in mind that CCH injections may be repeated in case of disease recurrence without increasing procedure related risks, especially in complex cases.
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- Rémy Liechti
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 18, 3010, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 18, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 18, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 18, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 18, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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Zhang D, Earp BE, Blazar P. Collagenase Treatment Versus Needle Fasciotomy for Single-Digit Dupuytren Contractures: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:1200-1209. [PMID: 37725027 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the available randomized controlled trial data comparing needle fasciotomy and collagenase treatment for single-digit Dupuytren contractures with a minimum of 3-year follow-up and determine whether one treatment is superior regarding contracture correction and functional outcomes. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted by searching four databases for randomized controlled trials investigating the single-digit treatment outcomes for Dupuytren contracture comparing collagenase treatment and needle fasciotomy with a minimum of 3-year follow-up. The risk of bias of included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. A meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model in anticipation of unobserved heterogeneity. The primary outcome measure was contracture recurrence. Secondary outcome measures included final fixed flexion contracture (FFC), Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) scores, and Unité Rhumatologique des Affections de la Main (URAM) scores. RESULTS After screening 264 articles, 4 randomized clinical trials were eligible for final inclusion. One trial had a high risk of bias, and two trials had some concern for bias. The final meta-analysis included 347 patients, 169 who underwent collagenase treatment and 178 who underwent needle fasciotomy. No significant differences were noted between the groups in contracture recurrence, FFC, and URAM scores. The pooled data showed a higher QuickDASH score in the collagenase treatment group compared with the needle fasciotomy group, but the observed difference was less than what would be expected to be clinically relevant. CONCLUSIONS Needle fasciotomy and collagenase treatment have similar outcomes with regards to contracture recurrence, final FFC, QuickDASH scores, and URAM scores for the single-digit treatment for Dupuytren contracture at a minimum of 3-year follow-up. Relevant factors that may be considered during the shared decision-making process for treatment selection include surgeon and patient preferences, costs of treatment, and the disparate complication profiles of these two treatments. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic II.
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- Dafang Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Gordon AM, Nian PP, Miller C, Schwartz JM, Choueka J. Comparison of Patient Demographics, Utilization Trends, and Costs of Treatment for Dupuytren's Disease in the United States From 2012 to 2019. Ann Plast Surg 2023; 91:547-552. [PMID: 37624871 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dupuytren's disease is a fibroproliferative disorder of the palm leading to flexion deformities of the digits that impair hand function. Studies have evaluated treatment trends for patients with Dupuytren's disease; however, most conclude in 2012 shortly after collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injection was introduced to the market. It is unknown how provider preferences have been influenced since its introduction. We aimed to compare treatment options with regard to (1) patient demographics, (2) annual utilization rates, and (3) costs. METHODS The PearlDiver nationwide administrative claims database from 2012 to 2019 was analyzed for patients diagnosed with Dupuytren's disease (N = 47,813). Patients receiving procedural treatment were identified using codes for percutaneous needle aponeurotomy (PNA) (current procedural terminology [CPT] 26040), open fasciotomy (CPT 26045), open fasciectomy (CPT 26121, 26123, 26125), and CCH injection (CPT 20527). Fasciectomies were further analyzed by examining the number of patients receiving release of 1 or more digits (CPT 26123, 26125) versus palmar-only surgery (CPT 26121). Outcomes included comparing patient comorbidities comprising the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), frequencies of each procedure annually, and costs. Linear regressions evaluated changes in utilization over time. Analysis of variance compared costs. P values less than 0.05 were significant. RESULTS Patient demographics for each treatment differed with respect to age, sex, and the presence of multiple comorbidities comprising the ECI. Open fasciectomy (60.7%) was the predominant treatment, followed by CCH injection (22.9%), PNA (10.1%), and open fasciotomy (6.3%) ( P < 0.001). Multiple patient comorbidities comprising the ECI differed for each treatment. Relative to total annual procedures from 2012 to 2019, PNA declined (10.2% to 9.5%, P = 0.037), open fasciotomy declined (6.8% to 5.6%, P = 0.007), palmar fasciectomy remained constant (14.5% to 14.2%, P = 0.710), fasciectomy of digits increased (46.3% to 47.5%, P = 0.030), and CCH injection remained constant (22.2% to 23.3%, P = 0.623). Day of procedure costs were significantly different for PNA ($573), open fasciotomy ($1176), palmar open fasciectomy ($1410), open fasciectomy digits ($1560), and CCH injection ($1250) ( P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The overall annual Dupuytren's disease treatment did not change over time. Treatment with open fasciectomy continues to be preferred. Collagenase clostridium histolyticum utilization has remained constant since its introduction. This study may assist hand surgeons in educating patients on the treatment and costs related to Dupuytren's disease.
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- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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De Ketele A, Degreef I. Full-thickness skin grafting in preventing recurrence of Dupuytren's disease: A systematic review. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2023; 42:273-283. [PMID: 37336491 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Dupuytren's disease is a progressive hand disorder characterized by the formation of pathologic nodules and cords in the palm, often leading to progressive flexion contractures. Hand surgery is currently the only efficient treatment to restore hand function, however, reported recurrence rates vary widely. Currently, it remains unclear which type of fasciectomy is associated with the lowest recurrence rate. Therefore, a systematic review was conducted to compare recurrence rates after limited fasciectomy, open palm technique, or dermofasciectomy with a full-thickness skin graft. 79 studies were included, and results suggest that a dermofasciectomy with a full-thickness skin graft is associated with a lower recurrence rate. However, most studies were case series in which a wide range of definitions of recurrence was used. Moreover, all studies had a high risk of bias. Therefore, additional comparative clinical trials are recommended that use an unambiguous definition of recurrence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: .
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- Astrid De Ketele
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery-Hand Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Putnam J. Advanced Dupuytren Contracture: Approach to Management. Hand Clin 2023; 39:455-463. [PMID: 37453772 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Dupuytren disease is a common pathologic condition that can be especially challenging to hand surgeons in recurrent or severe contractures. Recurrence risk may be reduced with a variety of techniques, including skin grafting, external fixator application, radiation, and many others described in this article. Management of recurrence requires special attention to anatomy at risk. Adjuvant therapy may help to prevent the progression or recurrence of severe disease.
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- Jill Putnam
- The Hand and Upper Extremity Center, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 3200, Columbus, OH 43212, USA.
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Finger Joint Contractures 5 Years After Treatment for Dupuytren Disease: A Comparative Cohort Study of Collagenase Injection Versus Surgical Fasciectomy. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:834-842. [PMID: 35868901 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare collagenase injection with surgical fasciectomy in Dupuytren disease (DD) for the prevalence of contracture in treated fingers 5 years after treatment. METHODS This was a single-center, comparative cohort study comprising 2 cohorts of patients treated for DD in 1 or more of 3 ulnar fingers with collagenase injection (159 patients) or surgical fasciectomy (59 patients). At 5 years after treatment, 13 collagenase-treated and 8 fasciectomy-treated patients had undergone subsequent treatment on the treated fingers and were considered to have current contracture. Of the remaining patients, 112 collagenase-treated patients (128 hands, 180 fingers) and 46 fasciectomy-treated patients (49 hands, 63 fingers) attended follow-up evaluation performed by 2 independent examiners (participation rate 84% and 93%, respectively). We defined current contracture in a treated finger as an active extension deficit of ≥20° in the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint or a total (MCP + PIP) active extension deficit (TAED) of ≥30°. We used linear mixed models to analyze differences between the cohorts over time. RESULTS In the collagenase cohort, current contracture was present in 45 (25%) MCP and 60 (33%) PIP joints, and in the fasciectomy cohort, current contracture was present in 12 MCP (19%) and 30 PIP (48%) joints; a TAED of ≥30° was present in 79 (44%) of the collagenase-treated and 30 (48%) of the fasciectomy-treated fingers. In MCP and PIP joints with ≥20° pretreatment contracture, complete correction was observed in 82 (56%) MCP and 30 (30%) PIP joints in the collagenase cohort and 23 (70%) MCP and 5 (16%) PIP joints in the fasciectomy cohort. There was no statistically significant difference between the 2 cohorts in the TAED change over time. CONCLUSIONS In patients with DD, collagenase injection and surgical fasciectomy improved finger joint contracture over the pretreatment status but had a high prevalence of joint contracture in the treated fingers 5 years after treatment. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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Real-world Medicare Healthcare Costs of Patients with Dupuytren's Contracture Treated with Collagenase or Fasciectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022; 10:e4480. [PMID: 35999874 PMCID: PMC9390814 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Our study aimed to compare real-world healthcare resource utilization (HRU) and healthcare cost (HC) of Medicare-insured patients (≥65 years old) with Dupuytren's contracture (DC) treated with Clostridium histolyticum (collagenase) or fasciectomy. Methods DC patients treated with collagenase or fasciectomy between July 2011 and June 2017 were identified using the IBM MarketScan Medicare Supplemental Database. The index date was the date of the first procedure. Demographic characteristics were captured on the index date, and comorbidities were assessed during the 24-month preindex period. HRU and HC were analyzed throughout the 12-month postindex period. Patients were matched using propensity score weights. Gamma log-linked generalized linear models were used to evaluate HC drivers. Results Out of 37,374 DC patients, 2911 received collagenase, while 6258 underwent fasciectomy. Postmatching, the total average annual HC was similar between collagenase and fasciectomy ($7271 versus $6220, P = 0.357). When HCs were stratified by the service provider, outpatient facility and physician office costs were lower in the collagenase cohort ($850 versus $1284, P = 0.047 and $546 versus $1001, P < 0.001). The costs of professional services were significantly higher than in the fasciectomy cohort due to the cost of collagenase injection ($1682 versus $629, P < 0.001). The HRU was similar between cohorts, except for more frequent outpatient facility visits in fasciectomy patients (12.3 versus 22.9, P < 0.001). Generalized linear model revealed Charlson comorbidity index, plan type, patients' residence region, sleep disorder, and hyperlipidemia as significant predictors of total HC. Conclusion This study found comparable total annual HC and HRU between collagenase- and fasciectomy-treated Medicare patients.
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Yamamoto M, Yasunaga H, Kakinoki R, Tsubokawa N, Morita A, Tanaka K, Sakai A, Kurahashi T, Hirata H. The CeCORD-J study on collagenase injection versus aponeurectomy for Dupuytren's contracture compared by hand function and cost effectiveness. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9094. [PMID: 35641603 PMCID: PMC9156707 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12966-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study compared hand function and the cost-effectiveness of treatment between collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injection and limited fasciectomy for patients with Dupuytren’s contracture (DC). The CeCORD-J study is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized controlled, observational study of two parallel groups. Participants were DC patients with multiple affected fingers, including flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. The primary outcome was the Hand10 score, as a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM). We set secondary outcomes of EQ-5D-5L (QOL) score, degree of extension deficit, and direct cost. Propensity score adjustment was used to balance differences in patient characteristics between groups. Participants comprised 52 patients in the Collagenase group and 26 patients in the Surgery group. There were no significant differences in the Hand10 and QOL scores between the two groups at 26 weeks. Mean direct cost was 248,000 yen higher in the Surgery group than in the Collagenase group. Extension deficit angle of the PIP joint was significantly larger in the Collagenase group at 26 weeks. Although the Collagenase group showed dominance in cost-effectiveness, there was no significant difference between the two groups in hand function at 26 weeks.
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- Michiro Yamamoto
- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagoya University, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kindai University, Osaka Sayama, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Niigata Hand Surgery Foundation, Seiro, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Suzuka Kaisei Hospital, Suzuka, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyusyu, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagoya University, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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Grobet C, Audigé L, Eichler K, Meier F, Marks M, Herren DB. Cost-Utility Analysis of Thumb Carpometacarpal Resection Arthroplasty: A Health Economic Study Using Real-World Data. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:445-453. [PMID: 35346526 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Knowledge about the costs and benefits of hand surgical interventions is important for surgeons, payers, and policy makers. Little is known about the cost-effectiveness of surgery for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. The objective of this study was to examine patients' quality of life and economic costs, with focus on the cost-utility ratio 1 year after surgery for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis compared with that for continued nonsurgical management. METHODS Patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis indicated for resection arthroplasty were included in a prospective study. The quality of life (using European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-5 Level), direct medical costs, and productivity losses were assessed up to 1 year after surgery. Baseline data at recruitment and costs sustained over 1 year before surgery served as a proxy for nonsurgical management. The total costs to gain 1 extra quality-adjusted life year and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio were calculated from a health care system and a societal perspective. RESULTS The mean European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-5 Level value for 151 included patients improved significantly from 0.69 to 0.88 (after surgery). The productivity loss during the preoperative period was 47% for 49 working patients, which decreased to 26% 1 year after surgery. The total costs increased from US $20,451 in the preoperative year to US $24,374 in the postoperative year. This resulted in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of US $25,370 per quality-adjusted life year for surgery compared with that for simulated nonsurgical management. CONCLUSIONS The calculated incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was clearly below the suggested Swiss threshold of US $92,000, indicating that thumb carpometacarpal surgery is a cost-effective intervention. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Economic and Decision Analyses II.
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- Cécile Grobet
- Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Winterthur Institute of Health Economics, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Winterthur Institute of Health Economics, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Müller-Seubert W, Cai A, Arkudas A, Ludolph I, Fritz N, Horch RE. A Personalized Approach to Treat Advanced Stage Severely Contracted Joints in Dupuytren’s Disease with a Unique Skeletal Distraction Device—Utilizing Modern Imaging Tools to Enhance Safety for the Patient. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12030378. [PMID: 35330378 PMCID: PMC8953560 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12030378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: While surgical therapy for Dupuytren’s disease is a well-established standard procedure, severe joint flexion deformities in advanced Dupuytren’s disease remain challenging to treat. Skeletal distraction has proven to be an additional treatment option. Methods: We analyzed the surgical treatment algorithm, including the application of a skeletal distraction device, in patients with a flexion deformity due to Dupuytren’s disease, Iselin stage III or IV, who were operated on from 2003 to 2020 in our department. Results: From a total of 724 patients, we included the outcome of 55 patients’ fingers in this study, who had undergone additional skeletal joint distraction with our Erlangen device. Additional fasciotomy or fasciectomy, in a one- or two-staged procedure, was performed in all patients, according to the individual findings and necessities. The range of motion of the PIP joint improved from 12° to 53°. A number of complications, in all steps of the treatment, were noted in a total of 36.4% of patients, including the development of fractures (16.4%), followed by vessel injury, pin infections, and complex regional pain syndrome (5%). Conclusions: Additional skeletal distraction improves the range of motion of severely contracted joints in Dupuytren’s disease. Nevertheless, careful patient selection is necessary, due to the moderate rate of complications.
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Byström M, Ibsen Sörensen A, Samuelsson K, Fridén JO, Strömberg J. Five-Year Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial of Collagenase Treatment Compared With Needle Fasciotomy for Dupuytren Contracture. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:211-217. [PMID: 35074248 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Over the past decade, collagenase treatment and needle fasciotomy (NF) have gained widespread popularity in the treatment of Dupuytren contracture. This prospective study was designed to compare the results of these treatments in terms of clinical and patient-reported outcomes. METHODS A prospective, randomized, controlled trial included patients with a contracture of 20° or more in a single metacarpophalangeal joint. Patients were allocated to treatment with either NF or collagenase Clostridium histolyticum. The primary outcome was a reduction in the metacarpophalangeal joint contracture to less than 5°. Secondary outcomes included recurrence, the presence of Dupuytren cords, and changes in patient-reported outcomes. The participants were examined 5 years after the intervention. RESULTS The study cohort comprised 156 patients divided into 2 equally sized groups. After 5 years, data were collected from 143 (92 %) of the initially enrolled participants. The mean time for the clinical follow-up was 5.1 years. In the remaining cohort without a second procedure, 51% (23 patients) in the collagenase Clostridium histolyticum group and 47% (27 patients) in the NF group still had extension deficits of less than 5°. Among the participants with a successful initial procedure, the recurrence rate was 56% (36 patients) in the collagenase Clostridium histolyticum group and 45% (30 patients) in the NF group. There were no differences between the 2 treatments in regard to passive joint extension, reduction of contracture, range of motion, or patient-reported outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The 5-year outcomes for NF are similar to those for collagenase in terms of sustained correction, recurrence, presence of Dupuytren cords, and patient-reported outcomes for the treatment of metacarpophalangeal joint contractures. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic I.
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- Martin Byström
- Department of Hand Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden; Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Surgery and Orthopaedics, Alingsås Hospital, Alingsås, Sweden
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Drinane JJ, Gemoets D, Hoftiezer YAJ, Hoehn J, Eberlin KR. Initial Treatment Choice Affects Cost-Effectiveness and Reintervention Rates for Dupuytren Contracture: A National Census Among Veterans Affairs Patients. Hand (N Y) 2022:15589447211072251. [PMID: 35094589 DOI: 10.1177/15589447211072251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND A multitude of treatments for Dupuytren contracture are available, including both invasive and minimally invasive options. This study compares the reintervention rates and costs associated with various treatment options for Dupuytren disease (DD) within the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Administration. METHODS Using the Corporate Data Warehouse, a national census was performed including all patients treated for DD in years 2014 to 2020 within the VA health care system. Patients treated with collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH), percutaneous needle aponeurotomy (PNA), open fasciotomy, palmar fasciectomy, single finger fasciectomy, and multifinger fasciectomy were compared. The total cost of initial treatment was compared between modalities. The 5-year reintervention rates were compared using a Kaplan-Meier analysis. RESULTS During the study period, 8530 patients were treated for DD (3501 fasciectomy, 3351 CCH, 880 PNA, 798 fasciotomy). The overall median treatment cost was found to be the least for PNA (P < .0001). The 5-year reintervention rates were significantly lower for single finger fasciectomy (6.5%), operative fasciotomy (8.2%), and palmar fasciectomy (9%) when compared with PNA (12.3%), multifinger fasciectomy (13.1%), and CCH (14.4%) (P < .001). However, reintervention rates were comparable between patients treated with PNA, multifinger fasciectomy, and CCH (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Within the VA population, PNA is the most affordable procedure per treatment episode and is associated with reintervention rates that are comparable to those of CCH. Multifinger fasciectomy, CCH, and PNA had comparable reintervention rates. The differences in reintervention rates may partially be explained by patients' willingness to consider additional treatment to correct any remaining or recurrent deformity.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Gruber JS, Zhang D, Janssen SJ, Blazar P, Jupiter JB, Earp BE. Limited Fasciectomy Versus Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum for Dupuytren Contracture: A Propensity Score Matched Study of Single Digit Treatment With Minimum 5 Years of Telephone Follow-Up. J Hand Surg Am 2021; 46:888-895. [PMID: 34275684 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare reintervention and perceived recurrence, with minimum 5 years of telephone follow-up, after limited fasciectomy or collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) in the treatment of Dupuytren contracture affecting a single digit. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of 48 patients with single digit treatment who underwent limited surgical fasciectomy at one hospital and 111 patients who underwent CCH treatment at a second hospital from 2010 to 2013. Patients were contacted by telephone about reintervention and perceived recurrence. Average length of telephone follow-up was 7.3 years in the CCH group and 7.4 years in the surgery group. The 2 groups were compared using 2 methods to control for potential confounding bias: (1) propensity score matching and (2) multivariable analysis accounting for potential confounders. RESULTS After propensity score matching, there were 44 patients in each group with similar disease and demographic characteristics. Rates of reintervention and perceived recurrence were significantly higher in the CCH group than the surgery group at a minimum of 5 years following treatment. CONCLUSIONS Long-term overall reintervention and perceived recurrence following treatment of Dupuytren contracture affecting a single digit were higher with CCH treatment than surgical fasciectomy when comparing groups with similar baseline characteristics. Our findings may be used to counsel patients on the durability of the outcomes of treatment when considering treatment options for Dupuytren contractures. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Jillian S Gruber
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
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Boe C, Blazar P, Iannuzzi N. Dupuytren Contractures: An Update of Recent Literature. J Hand Surg Am 2021; 46:896-906. [PMID: 34452797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Dupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative disorder that affects the palmar fascia of the hand and results in varying degrees of nodule and cord formation. Over time, patients may develop progressive contractures, impairing their ability to type, to perform with fine instruments, or to participate in social activities such as shaking hands. Treatment options for Dupuytren contractures include needle aponeurotomy (NA), injection of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) with manipulation of the digits, and surgical fasciectomy. Over the past decade, the use of CCH has increased. Recent studies have provided additional data regarding the pathophysiology, indications, outcomes, and costs associated with the treatment for Dupuytren contractures, and this review highlights these advances.
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- Chelsea Boe
- Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Section of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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Hirase T, Suresh R, Cotton MO, Han A, Burn MB, Harris JD, Liberman SR. Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy versus Collagenase Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture: A Systematic Review of Comparative Studies. J Hand Microsurg 2021; 13:150-156. [PMID: 34511831 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Introduction The purpose of this study was to review and compare clinical outcomes between percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF) and collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injection for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture. Materials and Methods A systematic review was performed including all level I-III evidence studies investigating the clinical outcomes of PNF and CCH injection in the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture. Results Five studies (278 CCH patients, 225 PNF patients; 285 CCH fingers, 246 PNF fingers, 405 males, and 98 females) were analyzed. Two randomized studies were level I evidence, one randomized study was level II, and two nonrandomized studies were level III. Two studies analyzed a total of 205 patients, each demonstrating statistically superior outcomes in one outcome measure (contracture improvement and Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) satisfaction subscore) with PNF, while the remaining three studies demonstrated no significant differences in outcomes between the two techniques. Three studies reported a statistically higher rate of minor complications (local pain, edema, ecchymosis, lymphadenopathy, pruritis) with CCH, while the remaining two studies demonstrated no significant difference in complication rates. Conclusion For the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture, there is some evidence that suggests superior clinical outcomes of PNF compared with CCH and a higher minor complication rate with CCH.
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- Takashi Hirase
- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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Alencar FHUD, Perini JA, Monteiro AV, Duarte MEL, Motta GDR, Guimarães JAM. Epidemiology of Dupuytren disease and Patients Undergoing Selective Fasciectomy. Rev Bras Ortop 2021; 56:478-484. [PMID: 34483392 PMCID: PMC8405273 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective
To describe the epidemiological and clinical profile of patients with Dupuytren disease treated by selective fasciectomy and the factors associated with the severity of the disease.
Methods
Retrospective descriptive observational study involving 247 patients with Dupuytren disease, from 2013 to 2019. Multivariate logistic regression was performed for data analysis.
Results
Most patients were male (83.8%), self-declared white (65.2%), alcoholics (59.6%) and 49% were smokers, with a mean age of 66 ± 9 years old, with 77.2% presenting symptoms of the disease after the age of 51 years old. Approximately 51.9, 29.6 and 17.3%, respectively, had arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia comorbidities. Bilateral involvement of the hands was observed in 73.3% of the patients. The rate of intra- and post-selective fasciectomy complications was of 0.6 and 24.3%, respectively, with 5.2% of the patients needing reintervention after 1 year of follow-up. After multivariate analysis, males were associated with bilateral involvement of the hands (odds ratio [OR] = 2.10; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03–4.31) and with a greater number of affected rays (OR = 3.41; 95% CI: 1.66–7.03). Dyslipidemia was associated with reintervention (OR = 5.7; 95% CI = 1.03–31.4) and bilaterality with a higher number of complications (35.7 versus 19.7%).
Conclusion
A low rate of reintervention and operative complications was observed in patients with Dupuytren disease treated by selective fasciectomy. Male gender was associated with severe disease (bilaterality and more than two affected rays), and dyslipidemia with reintervention.
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- Divisão de Pesquisa, Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.,Unidade de Farmácia, Centro Universitário Estadual da Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Centro de Cirurgia da Mão, Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Divisão de Pesquisa, Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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Current Concepts in the Management of Dupuytren Disease of the Hand. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:462-469. [PMID: 33651754 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Dupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative disorder of the palmar fascia of the hand. Little agreement and remarkable variability exists in treatment algorithms between surgeons. Because the cellular and molecular etiology of Dupuytren has been elucidated, ongoing efforts have been made to identify potential chemotherapeutic targets that could modulate the phenotypic expression of the disease. Although these efforts may dramatically alter the approach to treating this disease in the future, these approaches are largely experimental at this point. Over the past decade, the mainstay nonsurgical options have continued to be percutaneous needle aponeurotomy and collagenase Clostridium hystoliticum, and the most common surgical option is limited fasciectomy.
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Jain A, Tarabishy S, Carter J, Gonzalez G, Herrera FA. Cost Analysis and National Trends in the Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture Comparing Collagenase Injection, Needle Fasciotomy, and Open Fasciectomy Procedures. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 86:S625-S627. [PMID: 34100823 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dupuytren contracture (DC) is a common disorder characterized by progressive fibrosis of palmar fascia. This study analyzed cost trends of 3 common treatments for DC: fasciotomy, fasciectomy, and collagenase injection (CI)/cord manipulation. METHODS The Vizient Clinical Data/Resource Manager electronic database was reviewed for all procedures for the treatment of DC at participating hospitals in the United States (US) from October 1, 2015, to September 1, 2019. Cases were placed into 1 of 3 categories: (1) CI, (2) needle fasciotomy (NF), and (3) open fasciectomy (OF). Total and direct costs were averaged for each procedure and compared nationally and regionally. Temporal trends and specific market share were analyzed. One-tailed t test and Pearson correlation analysis was performed (P < 0.05 and r > 0.9 or r < -0.9 was considered significant). RESULTS A total of 22,974 total cases were identified. A total of 16,966 OF, 3962 NF, and 2046 CI were performed. There was a nearly a 4-fold increase in number of procedures to treat DC from 2015 to 2018. Market share percentage of each procedure stayed relatively similar over time. However, market share percentage differed between procedures. Needle fasciotomy had the lowest market share percentage approximately 7%. Collagenase injection had the highest average cost at US $4453.66 and was significantly higher than OF at US $3394.90 and NF at US $2010.75. Cost and distribution of procedures were further analyzed by geographic regions. In 2018, 32% of procedures performed were in the Northeastern US, 29% in the Midwestern US, 23% in the Southern US, and 16% in the Western US. Total number of Dupuytren procedures increased more than 300% in all regions across the US from 2015 to 2018. In every region, NF was the lowest cost intervention. Cost of OF and CI varied between regions and was often the most expensive intervention. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of DCs with NF seems to be the least costly treatment option. Needle fasciotomy seems to be the least commonly performed procedure. Regional data show variations in the cost of OF and CI. However, OF has the majority market share nationally and regionally. Although the cost of these procedures seems to vary regionally, the type of procedures being performed seem to be similar across regions.
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX
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Horch RE, Schmitz M, Kreuzer M, Arkudas A, Ludolph I, Müller-Seubert W. External Screw-Threaded Traction Device Helps Optimize Finger Joint Mobility in Severe Stage III and IV Dupuytren Disease. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e929814. [PMID: 33883543 PMCID: PMC8078024 DOI: 10.12659/msm.929814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Treating advanced finger joint contractures from Dupuytren disease remains a challenge. We evaluated the effectiveness of a skeletal distraction device versus alternative treatment options. Material/Methods We analyzed the surgical treatment of contracted finger joints in stage III and stage IV Dupuytren’s disease over a 10-year period. Data were obtained from inpatient and outpatient medical records, including postoperative clinical examinations and extended Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire scores. Complications of infection, postoperative pain, and wound healing disorders were recorded. Results A total of 79 patients (83 hands) were assigned to 2 treatment groups. Patients in group 1 underwent an initial open transection of the main fibrous cord, Z-plasty, distraction with the Erlangen external distraction device, and fasciectomy. The distraction period was 13 to 81 days (mean 31 days). Group 2 underwent a conventional single-stage fasciectomy and arthrolysis. DASH scores and subjective patient satisfaction were lower in group 1 (20.7/33%) than in group 2 (10.3/50%). However, the staged approach of group 1 to treat proximal interphalangeal joint contractures in the long term (improvement >40%) was more effective than the approach of group 2 (>33%). Distraction device pin infections occurred in 20% of hands. Postoperative pain and complex regional pain syndrome type I occurred in 25% of hands in group 1 and 3% in group 2. Conclusions A screw thread driven external fixation device is useful in end-stage Dupuytren’s finger joint contractures. It is indicated when joint contractures are advanced and simple arthrolysis is insufficient.
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- Raymund E Horch
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Klinikum St. Marien Amberg, Amberg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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Dy CJ. What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:463-468. [PMID: 33464783 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Christopher J Dy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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David M, Smith G, Pinder R, Craigen M, Waldram M, Mishra A, Dickson D, Wu F, Brewster M. Outcomes and Early Recurrence Following Enzymatic (Collagenase) Treatment of Moderate and Severe Dupuytren Contractures. J Hand Surg Am 2020; 45:1187.e1-1187.e11. [PMID: 32861504 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE We offer collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injections to all patients with a Dupuytren contracture and a palpable cord. We assessed whether more severe contractures respond less well or recur more frequently. METHODS From a database of 502 CCH injections, 386 (77%) had a complete dataset with minimum 1-year face-to-face follow-up. Contracture severity was assessed using the Tubiana system: grade 1 (27%), grade 2 (49%), grade 3 (19%), and grade 4 (5%). Patients received a single intralesional injection of 0.58 mg CCH followed by manipulation. Finger position was measured at 6 to 12 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year. Failure to break the cord, skin tears, and any adverse events were noted. Recurrence was defined as a failure to maintain any prior correction to within 20°. RESULTS There were 17 failures (4%) and 6 allergic reactions (1%). We found 31% corrected completely, with approximately half remaining corrected at 1 year. We achieved 43° (95% confidence interval, 40°-46°) correction of combined deformity, with 11° (95% confidence interval, 9°-13°) correction attrition over 1 year. Sixteen percent of treated digits experienced a recurrence with no difference between Tubiana grades, and one-third chose further treatment. Following treatment, Tubiana grade 1 contractures improved by 78% in comparison with higher grade contractures (55%-67% relative correction). By 1 year, all grades had a similar mean 46% relative correction. A complete correction was seen in 61% of grade 1 contractures, with more severe contractures less likely to correct completely (9%-24%). A 31% skin tear rate had no impact on outcome, recurrence, or long-term morbidity. CONCLUSIONS CCH may treat any Dupuytren cord regardless of severity. Although contracture may recur, few patients pursue further treatment within 1 year. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Michael David
- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Hand Centre, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfields, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Zah V, Pelivanovic J, Tatovic S, Vukicevic D, Imro M, Ruby J, Hurley D. Healthcare Costs and Resource Use of Patients with Dupuytren Contracture Treated with Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum or Fasciectomy: A Propensity Matching Analysis. CLINICOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2020; 12:635-643. [PMID: 33177851 PMCID: PMC7649243 DOI: 10.2147/ceor.s269957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objective Studies examining differences in US healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and associated healthcare costs between collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) and fasciectomy for Dupuytren contracture (DC) are limited. This study evaluated US HCRU and direct healthcare cost for the treatment of DC in privately insured patients using insurance claims. Methods This retrospective observational cohort study analyzed data from large nationwide insurance claims databases; it included individuals diagnosed with DC between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2017, who were adults at index date (date of first treatment: CCH or fasciectomy). Participants had continuous health plan coverage 24 months pre-index and 12 months post-index date. All-cause and DC-related HCRU and healthcare costs from the payers’ perspective were compared between propensity score–matched cohorts. Generalized linear models assessed factors associated with all-cause total healthcare costs. Results Of 83,983 patients diagnosed with DC, 1932 adults receiving fasciectomy and 953 adults receiving CCH were included. The mean ± standard deviation total all-cause healthcare cost was significantly lower with CCH than with fasciectomy (US$11,897 ± US$14,633 versus US$15,528 ± US$22,254, respectively; P<0.001). After propensity score matching, 702 and 999 patients remained in the CCH and fasciectomy cohorts, respectively. In this analysis, all-cause and DC-related total costs were significantly lower in the CCH cohort versus the fasciectomy cohort (all-cause: US$11,044 ± US$12,856 versus US$12,912 ± US$19,237, respectively, P=0.02; DC-specific: US$3417 ± US$3671 versus US$5800 ± US$4985, P<0.001), mainly due to the lower frequency of outpatient visits. CCH treatment and the use of a consumer-driven healthcare plan were associated with lower healthcare costs. Conclusion Based on matched cohort data, adjusted 1-year healthcare costs for CCH-treated individuals were significantly lower compared with costs for fasciectomy-treated individuals.
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- Vladimir Zah
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Medical Affairs, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Malvern, PA, USA
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- Medical Affairs, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Malvern, PA, USA
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Discussion: Collagenase Treatment of Dupuytren’s Disease with Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up: Recurrence, Reintervention, and Satisfaction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 146:1080-1081. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chambers J, Pate T, Calandruccio J. Office-Based Percutaneous Fasciotomy for Dupuytren Contracture. Orthop Clin North Am 2020; 51:369-372. [PMID: 32498955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2020.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Percutaneous fasciotomy is a safe, simple, and inexpensive treatment for mild to moderate Dupuytren contracture. The decrease in extension deficit in the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints after release correlates with improvement in patient-reported outcomes. Complications are rare and primarily include skin tears, which occur in approximately 4% of patients. Most patients are satisfied with the outcomes of the procedure at 1 year.
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- James Chambers
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN 38104, USA.
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Vukicevic D, Tatovic S, Zah V, Hurley D, Imro M. The burden of productivity loss of U.S. commercially insured patients diagnosed with Dupuytren's disease undergoing collagenase versus fasciectomy treatment. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2020; 21:127-136. [PMID: 32408788 DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2020.1770085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background: We conducted a comparative assessment of the productivity loss associated with the two different treatment options for Dupuytren's disease: collagenase and fasciectomy. Methods: The retrospective claims analysis was performed using the data from IBM MarketScan® Commercial (CD) and Health and Productivity Management (HPM) Databases over five years (2012-2016). We identified two cohorts of patients who underwent either collagenase or fasciectomy in the CD. Propensity-score matched patients were linked to their productivity loss claims in the HPM database. Productivity loss measures were assessed over a 12-month follow-up period. Results: Out of 702 collagenase and 999 fasciectomy propensity score-matched patients in the CD, there were 147 collagenase and 273 fasciectomy patients in the HPM database. Over the follow-up period, collagenase-treated patients were significantly less likely to use short-term disability (STD) leave (9.7% vs. 20.2%; P = 0.009), reflecting in the lower average number of absent STD days (mean, 2.8 vs. 8.1; P = 0.002) in comparison to fasciectomy-treated. The mean indirect STD cost was considerably lower in the collagenase vs. fasciectomy group ($375 vs. $1,108; P = 0.002). Conclusion: This study indicates that collagenase vs. fasciectomy treatment may be related to a lower rate of workplace absence and lower indirect cost in a year following the treatment.
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- Djurdja Vukicevic
- HEOR Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc , Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- HEOR Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc , Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- HEOR Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc , Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Medical Department, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc , Malvern, PA, USA
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- HEOR Department, ZRx Outcomes Research Inc , Mississauga, ON, Canada
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