Learn How Digit Widget Prepares Fingers for Safer Fasciectomy

See how Digit Widget gently lengthens stiff tissues, improves palmar access, and creates safer conditions for surgeons to perform complex fasciectomy. 

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Side view of a hand showing a bent finger with limited extension, illustrating an early-stage finger contracture.

Why Pre-Surgical Tissue Lengthening Matters for Fasciectomy Safety?

When fasciectomy becomes difficult, patients may face a higher chance of finger deformity, reduced access during finger surgery, and increased tissue stress. Stiff joints also raise the risk of incomplete correction, slower healing, and more discomfort after the procedure.

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How Severe Tissue Stiffness Complicates Fasciectomy and Increases Risks

Reduced maneuverability in stiff tissues increases the risk of worsening deformity

Dense, rigid tissue raises the chance of inadvertent nerve or vessel injury

Limited operative space makes full correction more difficult

Sudden tissue recoil can prolong recovery and increase postoperative discomfort

Digit Widget: An Advanced Way to Lengthen Soft Tissues Before Fasciectomy for Severe Contracture

  • Applies gentle skeletal torque to gradually straighten fingers
  • Lengthens soft tissues without damaging the skin or causing pain
  • Maintains finger flexion, allowing patients to stay active during treatment
  • Fast outpatient treatment, typically completed in under 20 minutes
Hand wearing a Digit Widget device applying extension force to correct a PIP joint flexion contracture.

How Digit Widget Advances Pre-Operative Care for Fasciectomy

Minimally invasive, pain-free treatment

  • 5-10 degrees of PIP joint extension gained per week
  • Avoids the risks associated with injections
  • May be ideal for patients with medical complications

Designed for 24/7 comfort

  • No pressure points, no blisters, no loss of circulation
  • Comfortable and flexible, encouraging high compliance
  • Lightweight for continuous wear

Activity encouraged, not restricted

  • Preserves flexion and functional use of the hand
  • Reduces stiffness and enhances range of motion
  • Supports everyday tasks and light activity during treatment

Effective and ready to use

  • Single-use, sterile system with everything needed for ease of use
  • Proven results from more than 20,000 cases

Digit Widget Case Studies

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

Case Study - 1

Dupuytren's Contracture

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

This case study involves an 83-year-old man with severe Dupuytren’s Contracture of the PIP and MCP joints of his long and ring fingers. He has had no prior surgery. The patient sought treatment because he was no longer able to hold a golf club. Prior to performing a fasciectomy, Dr. Agee decided to use Digit Widgets on both affected fingers to facilitate access to the palm and fingers. The Digit Widgets were applied and the Dupuytren’s bands in the palm were cut, but not excised.

Courtesy of Robert Slater, MD

Case Study - 2

Trauma

Courtesy of Robert Slater, MD

A 35 year-old man injured his right ring finger during a martial arts training session. Nine months later, he was referred for treatment of a persistent finger deformity that was painful and limited hand function. Previous attempts at serial plaster casting and dynamic splints failed to improve the finger’s ROM.

Courtesy of Alonso Escalante, MD

Case Study - 3

Trauma

Courtesy of Alonso Escalante, MD

Six months prior to being referred to Dr. Escalante, this female patient hyperextended her ring finger. Prior splinting had not been successful in reducing her contracture and she presented with a 90º flexion contracture of her ring finger PIP joint.

Courtesy of WB Ericson, M.D.

Case Study - 4

Dupuytren's Contracture

Courtesy of WB Ericson, M.D.

This patient is a healthy 60 year old white male who presented with isolated bilateral severe contractures of the small finger PIP joints (~110º) from Dupuytren’s disease.

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

Case Study - 5

Dupuytren's Contracture

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

This case study involves a 73 year-old female with severe Dupuytren’s Contracture of the MCP and PIP joint of the little finger on her left hand. She had no prior surgeries on the left hand. Before surgery, her MCP joint lacked 75º and the PIP joint lacked 80º. During surgery a fasciectomy was performed and one Digit Widget was applied.

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FAQs

Is pre-surgery preparation helpful if my finger deformity is very severe?

Absolutely. In severe cases, the tissues are extremely tight, making fasciectomy harder and riskier. Lengthening soft tissues first helps your surgeon work more safely and reduces the chance of added finger deformity after surgery.

Can preparing my finger before surgery really change my fasciectomy results?

Yes. When tight tissues are gently lengthened beforehand, finger surgery becomes more effective. This helps reduce tension, lower complication risks, and protect you from worsening finger deformity as a result of the procedure.

How do I take care of Digit Widget while I’m wearing it?

Digit Widget requires very simple care. Keep the pin sites clean and dry, make sure to change elastic bands daily, and avoid pressing or pulling on the device. Most people can go about their normal daily routines because the device is lightweight and comfortable enough for continuous wear.