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First web contractures, caused by trauma or congenital issues, require surgical release. Treatment ranges from skin grafts for mild cases to complex flap coverage or bone procedures for severe contractures.

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  • Hand surgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • Orthopedic surgery

Background:

  • First web contractures can arise from various causes including nonthermal trauma, burns, congenital anomalies, and Dupuytren contracture.
  • Management strategies differ significantly based on contracture severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the etiologies and treatment spectrum for first web contractures.
  • To detail surgical options for both mild and severe presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes of first web contractures.
  • Description of surgical techniques for contracture release and reconstruction.

Main Results:

  • Mild contractures are treated with contracture release and skin grafting or Z-plasty.
  • Severe contractures necessitate advanced reconstructive methods like flap coverage, distraction osteogenesis, or pollicization due to void creation post-release.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of first web contractures depends on accurate diagnosis of the cause and appropriate selection of surgical technique.
  • A range of reconstructive options are available to restore function and form in both mild and severe cases.