Release of Severe Postburn Contracture of Index Finger with Two-stage Reconstruction
Session
Medicine and Nursing
Description
Background: Postburn contractures are the result of deep burns that are not treated properly and promptly. Severe contractures require more than one surgery to be completely relieved. Their surgical treatment is very difficult and challenging for reconstructive surgeons.
Case report: The author presents a case with a severe postburn flexor skin contracture of the index finger of the left hand at the level of the metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joints. The contracture at the DIP joint where with an angle of 110 degrees, which was released with a full skin graft in two-stage of reconstruction.
Conclusion: The application of this procedure enables the complete release of severe contractures and protects the fingers from their loss as a result of the shortening of vascular structures. The described technique has yielded very good reconstructive results, enabling a complete release of a severe postburn contracture with a satisfactory restoration of joint function.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-50-5
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
29-10-2022 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2022 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2022.159
Recommended Citation
Buja, Zejnë; Krekaj, Ideal; Berisha, Korab; and Deliu, Besnik, "Release of Severe Postburn Contracture of Index Finger with Two-stage Reconstruction" (2022). UBT International Conference. 160.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2022/all-events/160
Release of Severe Postburn Contracture of Index Finger with Two-stage Reconstruction
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Background: Postburn contractures are the result of deep burns that are not treated properly and promptly. Severe contractures require more than one surgery to be completely relieved. Their surgical treatment is very difficult and challenging for reconstructive surgeons.
Case report: The author presents a case with a severe postburn flexor skin contracture of the index finger of the left hand at the level of the metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joints. The contracture at the DIP joint where with an angle of 110 degrees, which was released with a full skin graft in two-stage of reconstruction.
Conclusion: The application of this procedure enables the complete release of severe contractures and protects the fingers from their loss as a result of the shortening of vascular structures. The described technique has yielded very good reconstructive results, enabling a complete release of a severe postburn contracture with a satisfactory restoration of joint function.