Distraction assisted management of post burn contracture of hand


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Viswak M, Ravi Kumar Chittoria*, Amrutha J S

Volume :

9

Issue :

2

Abstract :

Burns are one of the injuries that causes significant morbidity and reduced quality of life Despite making up only 3% of the body's surface area, hands are involved in more than 80% of serious burs. Scarring, joint contractures and stiffness are devastating in the upper extremity due to its dependence. In this article, we have used Distraction assisted management is one of the methods for the management of finger webspace contracture release. In this case, we will be using a JESS distractor in the management of web space contracture in the upper extremity.  

Keyword :

JESS distractor, Burns, Upper extremity, Contractures