title: X-plasty for repair of burn contractures.
abstract: Release of skin contractures across a joint surface by X-incision is presented. The method is particularly suitable for severe and moderate contractures. Resultant long lateral flaps lead to good coverage of the flexor surface of the joint. This prevents recurrence of contracture even in growing children. The method is suitable for any joint.
authors.affiliation: Burns Research Unit, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Bombay, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vartak
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Keswani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*