needle aponeurotomy

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:percutaneous_needle_fasciotomy
gptkbp:alternativeTo open fasciectomy
gptkbp:complication infection
nerve injury
recurrence of contracture
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1990s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label needle aponeurotomy
gptkbp:involves use of a needle to divide contracted cords
gptkbp:minimallyInvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy hand surgeon
gptkbp:performedUnder local anesthesia
gptkbp:restored short
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of Dupuytren's contracture
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dupuytren's_contracture
gptkbp:bfsLayer 10