BOND Study: the Benefit Of Night Splinting in Dupuytrens'

The Effectiveness of Night Splinting After Collagenase Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture

The BOND study is a prospective, randomised single blinded controlled trial to assess the effect of night splinting in patients who have had collagenase injection and manipulation therapy for Dupuytren's Contracture.

This trial will assess the effectiveness of night splinting in Dupuytrens' contracture on functional and quality of life outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Single digit contractures greater than 30 degrees
2. No prior surgery for their contractures.
3. Successful collagenase and manipulation therapy (contracture reduced to within 10 degrees of full extension).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Multiple digit contractures
2. Prior surgery for their contractures.
3. Failure of collagenase and manipulation therapy (contracture not reduced to within 10 degrees of full extension).
4. Inability to consent to treatment.