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  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India.

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This study presents the successful use of a type-3 keystone flap for treating post-burn finger flexion contractures. This local flap technique offers a viable alternative to skin grafts, improving outcomes for burn patients.

Keywords:
1. Keystone flap is a new option for release of postburn flexion contracture of finger.2. It reduces skin graft requirement, thus donor site morbidity is low.3. Its utility is limited to mild contractures only.Finger flexion contracturekeystone flappostburn contracture

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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Burn Reconstruction
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Finger flexion contractures are a significant cause of disability in burn survivors.
  • Surgical release is often necessary, but covering the resulting defect presents a challenge.
  • Traditional methods like skin grafts have limitations, including donor site morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a type-3 keystone flap in covering defects after surgical release of post-burn finger flexion contractures.
  • To present a case study demonstrating the application and outcomes of this technique.
  • To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using keystone flaps in this context.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical release of finger flexion contracture.
  • Design and elevation of a type-3 keystone flap on the volar aspect of the finger.
  • Reconstruction of the defect using the local keystone flap.
  • Postoperative assessment of flap viability and functional outcome.

Main Results:

  • The type-3 keystone flap provided satisfactory coverage for the defect.
  • The procedure resulted in positive postoperative outcomes.
  • The use of a local flap avoided the need for a separate skin graft and its associated donor site morbidity.

Conclusions:

  • The type-3 keystone flap is a valuable addition to reconstructive options for post-burn finger flexion contractures.
  • This technique offers a local tissue solution, potentially reducing complications associated with skin grafting.
  • Further evaluation of this technique is warranted for broader application in plastic surgery.