Technique
Needle Aponeurotomy
Open Fasciectomy
Xiaflex Injection
Recovery
Days
Weeks to Months
Days
Cost
$
$$$$
$$$
Splinting
Occasionally
Significant
Occasionally
Multiple fingers
Yes
Yes
Multiple treatments
Therapy needed?
Rare
Yes
Infrequent
Complications
Infrequent
Nerve injury
Wound healing
Wound healing
Reaction
Tendon Rupture
Tendon Rupture
Chance of Recurrence
Moderate (after 3-5 years)
Possible over time
Moderate (after 3-5 years)
Candidate
Distinct cords
Most any
Distinct cords
Insurance Coverage
Yes
Yes
Usually
Wait before treating other hand
Days to weeks
Months
Weeks
TREATMENT COMPARISON CHART
While certainly not exhaustive, this chart gives the highlights of the pros and cons of each treatment method.