Trauma

Burns

Reconstruction of Postburn Antebrachial Contractures Using Pedicled Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps

Uygur F, Sever C, Tuncer S, et al (Haydarpaşa Training Hosp, Istanbul, Ankara, Turkey; Gazi Univ Med School, Ankara, Turkey; Kocaeli Univ Med School, Turkey) Plast Reconstr Surg 123:1544-1552, 2009^§

R.E. Salisbury, MD

Evidence Ranking

• D

Expert Rating

• 3

Abstract

Background

Full-thickness burns involving the antecubital area result in severe contractures. Functional impairment is inevitable if the affected areas are not managed properly. Proper treatment requires complete release and radical excision of the scar tissue, followed by reconstruction using durable tissue that will not contract during long-term follow-up.