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[Corrective possibilities of burn contractures of the large joints]
H W Hörl1, A M Feller, H U Steinau
1Abteilung für Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Technischen Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar.
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie. Supplement II, Verhandlungen Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|January 1, 1989
Abstract:
Major joint movement is frequently limited following full-thickness burns of the extremities due to scar contractures. After operative correction of the contractures physical therapy is absolutely necessary. Skin contractures are treated with Z-plasty, skin graft, local flaps, pedicled flaps and free tissue transfer. The advantages and disadvantages of those procedures are described.