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Observational studyArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2019

Prospective observation of Clostridium histolyticum collagenase for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease in 788 patients: the Austrian register.

Arora Rohit, Angermann Peter, Aspalter Paul, Binter Anja, Deml Christian, Danninger Renate, Gärner Stefan, Hager Dietmar, Jeschke Johannes, Kaiser Peter and 10 more

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Observational study in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Flexor Tendon Rupture Following CollagenaseJournal of personalized medicine · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

20 authors.

Arora RohitDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria. rohit.arora@tirol-kliniken.at.
Angermann PeterDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Aspalter PaulKrankenhaus Amstetten, Amstetten, Austria.
Binter AnjaKlinikum Klagenfurt Am Wörthersee, Klagenfurt, Austria.
Deml ChristianDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Danninger RenateLandeskrankenhaus Vöcklabruck, Vöcklabruck, Austria.
Gärner StefanPrivatklinik Döbling, Wien, Austria.
Hager DietmarDiakonissen Klinik Linz, Linz, Austria.
Jeschke JohannesPrivatklinik Maria Hilf, Klagenfurt, Austria.
Kaiser PeterDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Keller MarcoDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Leixnering MartinRudolfingerhaus Wien, Wien, Austria.
Neuwirth MaximilianKlinikum Klagenfurt Am Wörthersee, Klagenfurt, Austria.
Pezzei ChristophLorenz Böhler Unfallkrankenhaus, AUVA, Wien, Austria.
Schmidle GernotDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Schmölzer GeraldKrankenhaus Steyr, Steyr, Austria.
Steirer TobiasOrdination Im Zentrum, Furth Bei Göttweig, Austria.
Wlk MatthiasOrthozentrum Wien Hietzing, Wien, Austria.
Zadra ArminOrdination Dr Zadra, Strass, Austria.
Gabl MarkusDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSince March 2011, the microbial collagenase of Clostridium histolyticum (Xiapex®, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB, Stockholm, Sweden) has become available in the European Union for treatment of Dupuytren's disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate potential safety risks of Xiapex® and to contribute to a better understanding for its use.

methodsA prospective, non-interventional, observational study using Xiapex® for Dupuytren's disease named XIANIS was conducted between 1.10.2011 and 01.10.2017. Treatment was conducted in accordance to the manufacturer information. Patients were invited for follow-up after 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 1 year. Demographic data, treatment data, pain levels, anaesthetic application during passive manipulation, subjective function improvement, subjective satisfaction and adverse events were recorded.

results788 patients with 814 treatments were included who suffered from Dupuytren's contracture for a mean of 64 months. The metacarpophalangeal joint was affected in 57% of cases and the PIP joint in 40.8% with a mean contracture of 39° and 56°, respectively. A change in the contracture down to 0°-5° was reported in 66.5% of cases, while 25.5% achieved a partial improvement. The pain during the injection was rated 4.5 and 3.3 during passive manipulation. Adverse events were reported in the majority of treated patients with skin tears being one main common event (26%). Further adverse outcomes were bleeding/hematoma, joint swelling, injection-site swelling, pressure sensitivity, erythema, injection-site pain, peripheral edema, blood blisters, blisters, painless lymphadenopathy, painful lymphadenopathy, axillary pain, arthralgia and sensory abnormality. There were no reported tendon ruptures, anaphylactic reactions or ligament injuries. On 1-year follow-up, 29% showed an increased contracture of a mean of 24° with the need for surgical treatment in 2% of patients. 74% of patients were very satisfied and 72% showed a high functional improvement.

conclusionThe injectable collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (Xiapex®) proved to be effective and safe in patients with Dupuytren's disease. Minor adverse events disappeared within 30 days and the need for surgical treatment within 1 year was very low (2%). No major complications or rare side effects were seen in this prospective observational study.

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Microbial CollagenaseDupuytren ContractureHumansProspective StudiesMicrobial CollagenaseAdverse eventCollagenaseComplicationDupuytrenFibromatosisXiapex

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PMID31317303
PMCPMC6689902

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