Effects of Steroid Injection With Percutaneous Needle Aponeurotomy in Dupuytren's Contracture

"* Triamcinolone acetonide will be administered into the cord following surgery with a tuberculin syringe and a 25-gauge needle.~* Doses will range from 60-120 mg depending on extent of the disease.~* Patients will receive injections at 6 weeks and 3 months for persisting nodules or cords.~* PI will determine the dosages. Estimates will be made based on the following:~Size of nodule/cord: 1-2 cm2, dosage 20-40 mg~Size of nodule/cord: 2-6 cm2, dosage 40-80 mg~Size of nodule/cord: 6-10 cm2, dosage 80-100 mg~Size of nodule/cord: \>10 cm2, dosage 100-120 mg"