BURNS &
CONTRACTURES |
General
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BURNS & CONTACTURES,
SKIN GRAFTS, GRAFTING, BURN INJURY |
Technical
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BURNS &
CONTACTURES |
BURNS &
CONTACTURES Defined
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The main role of
Plastic Surgery in cases Of Burns & Contractures is Two Pronged i,e,
restoring the body function and improving the appearance.
Burns:
Injury caused by
Thermal Radaiation resulting from Electrical Short Circuits, Chemical
Contact or Plain Fire etc. all come under BURN INJURIES. The depth of
the burn provides for the classification of burn as under :
First-degree
Second-degree
Third-degree
Contractures
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Contractures
are a common sequel to Burns and are considered to be an inevitable
complication. Permanent scarring and tightening of skin affecting the
underlying muscles and tendons, which limit mobility and possible damage
or degeneration of the nerves is normally referred to as contracture.
When elastic connective tissues are replaced with inelastic tissues the
stretch ability and movements are automatically restricted.
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Treatment of
Burns &
Contractures Advised
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Following may opt for
treatment of Burns & Contratures :
Whose Mobility has
been Limited.
Who feel loss of
Sensation.
Who find their looks
awkward / cosmetically unappealing.
Any other Physical,
Medical or Aesthetic Reason.
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Who Can
Treat
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You are advised to
look for the following internationally accepted certifications:
In India:
M.Ch. (Magister Chirurgiae) or a D.N.B. (Diplomate of the National
Board) (Plastic Surgery)
In the US and Canada:
M.D. and Board Certified in Plastic Surgery or an FRCSC
In the UK: FRCS
(Plastic Surgery)
Other European
Nations:
M.D. and Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Additionally:
Plastic surgeons
usually complete training / fellowships in their sub-fields of interest
at internationally acclaimed centers and you should take care to note if
your surgeon mentions these fellowships or training periods along with
their Plastic Surgery qualifications. Rest assured, you will then be
consulting some of the best of the plastic surgical fraternity.
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Treatment
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Normally prior to
Reconstructive & Cosmetic surgery dead tissue have to be removed. It is
technically known as debriding.
After this the
plastic surgeon may offer several options suitable for the management of
the condition. Commonly the following is offered :
SKIN GRAFTS
It involves removal
of healthy skin from one of the area of the body and transplanting it to
the area affected by burn. Normally skin is removed from an area, which
normally remains hidden by clothing. The graft is then placed over the
affected area and often held in place with aid of a couple of stitches
and / or dressing.
Skin grafts are of
two types, split- thickness grafts and full-thickness grafts. The former
consist of a few layers of skin and heal up fast. The latter are deep
skin drafts and take comparatively longer to heal.
Both donor and donee
sites are covered with antiseptic dressing to prevent infection and aid
quick healing.
Suitable treatment of
contractures either goes along with the treatment of burns or is
deliberately delayed till it is the right time to be treated.
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Period Of
Treatment
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Type, Cause and
Extent of burn will decide the period of treatment. Hence it is no point
in putting a guessing note on this issue.
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Post operative
Treatment
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Burn Injuries
and development of Contractures are quite common. These require some
additional care since the cause of injury is burn – thermal action &
reaction. Best policy is to keep all bacterial infections away and
follow up with the treating surgeon as advised.
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Facts That You
Should Know: |
As the skin heals it
may change in color, appearance and feeling. Some feeling of numbness
and tingling sensation around the affected site are all normal signs.
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Before & After
Pictorial View
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(Click on Picture
For Enlarged View)
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Estimated Average
Cost
Of Treatment
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For List Of available Costs Click on
PRICES. Basis Of Valuation Is (INR = Indian Rupee). Costs vary
from Hospital to Hospital and Clinic to Clinic, hence Near Real Costs
Can Be Arrived at On Case To Case Basis – depending on the specific
needs (CUSTOMIZATION) of the individual.
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Facilities Available
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We have Listed these
under the heading of FACILITIES the cost of availing any of these is in
addition to the cost of treatment.
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Contact Surgeon/
Consultant
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24x7x365 (any time & all the time - irrespective of time zones). You may
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During your personal
consultation the doctor will provide with the details of the suitable
procedure and more complete information, answer any questions that you
may have, and address specific goals and expectations.
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