Dupuytren's contracture

Description: Conclusions Between 2003 and 2008, fasciectomy was the most common surgical procedure for DC in England. While procedure rates and physician specialties varied little, there was a reversal in surgical venue: inpatient operations decreased as day case procedures increased. The change is likely due to economic trends and changes to the healthcare system. Estimated costs for 2010-2011 varied by procedure type and patient status. These findings can be used to understand clinical management of DC and guide health care policy.
Dupuytren's contracture: a retrospective database analysis to assess clinical management and costs in England Robert A Gerber , Richard Perry , Robin Thompson and Chris Bainbridge BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2011, 12:73