Outcomes , such as range of motion , recurrence , and clinical success , were frequently defined , however many different definitions were used .
This systematic review summarizes the outcome reporting st and ards in Dupuytren ’s disease treatment research .
Cost minimisation using clinic-based treatment for common hand conditions--a prospective economic analysis.
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to compare the cost of treatment of Dupuytren 's disease , ganglia and trigger digits in the out-patient department with the operating theatre . PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients seen in a new patient h and clinic with a diagnosis of Dupuytren 's disease , trigger digit or ganglion of the wrist or h and requiring treatment were prospect ively identified over a 6-month period . The numbers undergoing a procedure in the out-patient clinic or theatre were recorded . Costings of theatre time and out-patient time  , as well as national tariff income , were obtained from the hospital management . RESULTS Over the 6-month period , 80 , 26 , and 52 patients were treated with regard to Dupuytren 's disease , ganglia and trigger digits , respectively . Of these , 37 , 23 , and 44 were treated by an out-patient procedure , and 43 , 3 and 8 underwent a formal operation . The total cost of the out-patient procedures was calculated at pound 1560 over 6 months . To perform these as formal operations would have cost pound 64,896 . The cost savings were , therefore , pound 63,336 , or pound 126,672 per annum . CONCLUSIONS Out-patient interventions for Dupuytren 's disease , ganglia and trigger digits result in significant cost savings over formal surgical treatment
Outcomes , such as range of motion , recurrence , and clinical success , were frequently defined , however many different definitions were used .
This systematic review summarizes the outcome reporting st and ards in Dupuytren ’s disease treatment research .