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E Z Browne, M A Teague, C C Snyder

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This study presents a new surgical technique for severe web space contractures caused by burns. The inverted-T flap and skin grafting method effectively restores function and appearance in burned patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Burn Reconstruction
    • Hand Surgery

    Background:

    • Severe web space contractures result from burn scarring, impacting hand function.
    • Traditional methods like Z-plasties and skin grafts often yield unsatisfactory outcomes for extensive web space damage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a novel surgical technique for releasing contracted web spaces in burned patients.
    • To assess the efficacy of an inverted-T flap combined with skin grafting for web space reconstruction.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 20 burned patients with 46 contracted web spaces over 3 years.
    • Surgical release involved a rectangular flap from the dorsal web turned into an inverted-T palm incision.
    • Adjacent defect sides were reconstructed using skin grafts.

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    Main Results:

    • The technique successfully released contractures in all 46 treated web spaces.
    • Satisfactory restoration of the web space and improved hand function were achieved in all patients.
    • The method proved effective for severe cases where other techniques failed.

    Conclusions:

    • The inverted-T flap combined with skin grafting is a reliable and effective method for reconstructing severe burn-induced web space contractures.
    • This surgical approach offers a satisfactory solution for restoring web space anatomy and function after extensive burns.