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This is a summary of the NHS Devon commissioning policy for Dupuytren's contracture treatment
Northern and Eastern Dupuytren's clinical referral guideline
Treatment is not commissioned in cases where there is no contracture, and in patients with mild (less than 20°) contractures, or one which is not progressing and does not impair function.
Surgical intervention (needle fasciotomy, fasciectomy and dermofasciectomy) is commissioned for:
or
(For further information see link to the NHS Devon Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment commissioning policy)
Individual Funding Request (IFR) Patient information leaflet
Publication date: March 2017
Updated March 2020