Management of severe postburn scar contracture in the lower extremities / 中华烧伤杂志
Chinese Journal of Burns
;
(6): 69-71, 2004.
Article
Dans Chinois
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-352219
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To summarize the clinical experience in the management of severe postburn scar contracture in the lower extremities.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The scars in popliteal fossa and ankle joint were excised. Traction and skin grafting were employed in the management of contracture deformity in these areas.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Severe postburn scar contracture deformity in sixty postburn patients could be corrected by constant traction and skin grafting.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Scar excision and lysis with constant traction might be an optimal method in the management of severe postburn scar contracture deformity of joints in the lower extremities and satisfactory results could be obtained without tendon grafting and elongation.</p>
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Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Chirurgie générale
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Brûlures
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Cicatrice
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Contracture
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Membre inférieur
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Adulte
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Enfant
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Enfant d'âge préscolaire
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Chinois
Texte intégral:
Chinese Journal of Burns
Année:
2004
Type:
Article
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