This paper summarises the results obtained in 95 patients treated by fasciotomy, defines the indications for this procedure and describes the operative technique. During a period of seven years a total of 95 patients with 137 fingers affected by Dupuytren's Contracture have been treated by fasciotomy. The minimum follow-up is two years. The oldest patient was 79 years and no patient younger that 50 years was accepted for this form of treatment.
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