Burn Contracture Release Surgery treatment in Patna
Burn contracture release and reconstructive surgery at Navya Hospital Patna.
Understanding Burn Contracture Release Surgery
Burn contractures are tight scars that form after severe burns, restricting movement of joints and causing deformity. Surgical release of contractures is essential to restore function and mobility. At Navya Hospital, our plastic surgeons provide contracture release surgery, skin grafting, and flap procedures to improve function and appearance.
Ayushman support
Eligible PMJAY patients may be able to receive treatment support for Burn Contracture Release Surgery. Call the hospital to confirm the current verification path.
Symptoms
- Tight, thick scarring at burn site
- Restricted joint movement
- Difficulty moving fingers, hands, arms, or legs
- Pain or discomfort with movement
- Skin pulling when extending limbs
- Functional disability
- Cosmetic deformity
Causes and risk factors
- Previous burn injury (thermal, chemical, electrical)
- Inadequate or absent post-burn physiotherapy
- Improper wound management during healing
- Deep burns affecting skin and underlying tissue
Diagnosis
- Physical examination and function assessment
- Range of motion testing
- Photography for documentation
- Blood tests for surgery fitness
Treatment options
- Contracture release surgery
- Z-plasty and local flaps
- Skin grafting (split-thickness or full-thickness)
- Free flap surgery for complex contractures
- Post-operative physiotherapy (critical)
- Compression garments
- Scar management (silicone sheets, pressure therapy)
Prevention
- Proper burn wound care from the start
- Early physiotherapy after burn healing
- Compression garments during scar maturation
- Regular stretching exercises
- Follow-up with plastic surgeon
- Splinting in functional position
When to see a doctor
Consult when burn scars restrict movement or cause deformity. Earlier intervention gives better results.
Common treatment questions
Common symptoms include Tight, thick scarring at burn site, Restricted joint movement, Difficulty moving fingers, hands, arms, or legs, Pain or discomfort with movement, Skin pulling when extending limbs, Functional disability, Cosmetic deformity. A hospital evaluation is the safest way to confirm the cause.
Yes, this treatment may be covered for eligible PMJAY patients. Call the hospital to confirm the current process for the patient case.
Use the appointment page or call +91 9955997474. For emergency symptoms, use +91 9955997481.
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