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What is Burn Contractures?

Burn contractures surgery is used when the person is suffered from a serious burn accident, Burn contractures is the tightening of the skin after a second or third degree burn. When skin is burned, the surrounding skin begins to pull together, resulting in a contractures. It needs to be treated as soon as possible because the scars can result in fetter of movement around the injured area.

Recovery and Results after surgery

Patient should recover quickly after split-thickness skin grafting, except in case of major burns. The skin graft must be protected from trauma, such as being hit, or heavy stretching for at least two to three weeks. Depending on the location of the graft, you may need to wear a dressing for one to two weeks.