Therapeutic application topical cephalexin cream in human

The therapeutic applications of topical cephalexin preparation were evaluated in patients with burn and other infected wounds. The topical preparation was a cream containing cephalexin powder [8%] and other compounds: White bees-wax, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulfate in different concentration. The cream was used for patients divided into two groups regarding the depth of the wound. Comparative study was done between this cream and soframycin ointmentrr framycetin sulphate 1.5%, Gramicidin 0.005% [15g], which is usually used in the Iraqi hospitals. The result showed the superiority of the cephalexin cream regarding the rapidity of elimination of infection and enhancement of wound healing. The study was performed in Al-SHAHEED ADNAN hospital and teaching Baghdad hospital during the period from June 1992 till February 1994

Post-burn flexion contracture of the fingers evaluation of methods of surgical treatment

In twenty-nine patients, 52 fingers with post-burn flexion contractures have been treated by skin grafts and flaps during the period between May 1993 and July 1994 in Al-Shaheed Adnan hospital. The severity of contractures was graded and corrective treatment planned accordingly. Patients have been reviewed from three months to one year after correction. The results were better when using skin grafts bridged by two lateral triangular flaps in between, and according to the severity of the contracture. Z-plasty proved to be a satisfactory method for releasing mild to moderate contractures