Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique
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Burn contractures are common after deep burns of the limbs. When rehabilitation fails to restore joint function and normal range of motion, surgical contracture release should be performed. ⋯ Surgery can also be used in case of esthetic concerns. Available surgical techniques and indications are presented.
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Hand burns are common. Aesthetic and functional consequences are mixed together. ⋯ Hand burns are frequent. Functional sequelae are often important: retractions, amputations. The orthopaedic treatment of these retractions is unspecific. We often use collagen substitute in our unit. The patient must be involved in his treatment, because it is very long and difficult.