• Burns · Sep 2006

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    An algorithm for the release of burn contractures of the extremities.

    • Donald A Hudson and Anthony Renshaw.
    • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, H51 OMB, Observatory, Cape Town 7925, South Africa. hudsond@uctgsh1.uct.ac.za
    • Burns. 2006 Sep 1; 32 (6): 663-8.

    AbstractBurn contractures of the extremities present a clinical challenge. Flexion contractures are more common than extension contractures. The first component of treatment is adequate contracture release. A number of different methods are available for resurfacing the wound and these are reviewed. An algorithm is presented which permits a simple approach to managing burn scar contracture of the extremities.

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