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Risk Factors for Skin Tears Following Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum to Treat Dupuytren Contractures.

AbstractPURPOSE:
Skin tears are an unpleasant complication that may occur after collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) administration to treat Dupuytren contractures of the fingers. The purpose of this study was to determine risk factors for the development of this complication.
METHODS:
Over a 6-year period, patients with a measurable metacarpophalangeal or proximal interphalangeal joint Dupuytren contracture and a palpable cord treated with CCH were prospectively observed. Patients were assessed for the development of skin tears immediately on the day of manipulation as well 30 days or more after manipulation.
RESULTS:
A total of 117 patients (174 cords) met inclusion criteria. There was a 25.6% incidence of skin tears (30 of 117 patients; 33 skin tears). Multivariable regression analysis revealed that patients with a combined digital flexion contracture (total combined metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joint contracture) of 75° and greater and those treated with 2 simultaneous doses of CCH in the same hand were more likely to sustain a tear. All skin tears healed with nonsurgical management at short-term follow-up.
CONCLUSIONS:
Although a relatively minor complication, skin tears are not well-tolerated by all patients and may change the postinjection course of orthosis use, wound care, and manual activity. Based on these results, patients with digital contractures 75° or greater and those treated with 2 simultaneous doses of CCH in the same hand may be counseled that they have a higher likelihood of developing a skin tear during manipulation. Pretreatment education may reduce anxiety experienced by patients who otherwise unexpectedly develop a skin tear at the time of manipulation.
TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Therapeutic II.
AuthorsDavid H Wei, Matthew B Cantlon, Dorothy B Wakefield, Mark A Vitale
JournalThe Journal of hand surgery (J Hand Surg Am) Vol. 45 Issue 10 Pg. 989.e1-989.e10 (Oct 2020) ISSN: 1531-6564 [Electronic] United States
PMID32546304 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright © 2020 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Chemical References
  • Microbial Collagenase
Topics
  • Clostridium histolyticum
  • Dupuytren Contracture (drug therapy)
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intralesional
  • Microbial Collagenase (adverse effects)
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin (injuries)
  • Treatment Outcome

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