Correction of post burns contracture of wrist with Ilizarov method.
A case of severe post burns contracture of the wrist, of 43 years duration resulting in recurrent ulceration of the skin was successfully treated by gradual distraction using the Ilizarov method. This method is superior to plaster of Paris cast and is more versatile than other forms of external fixation.
Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D014953:Wrist / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*