title: Management of postburn contractures of the upper extremity.
abstract: Postburn contractures of the upper extremity are better prevented than treated, but many patients still suffer from this disability, especially after suboptimal primary care or major burns. Principles applicable to release of postburn contractures of the upper extremity are discussed, with a joint-specific review of relevant techniques to accomplish the release of the contracture. Pre- and postoperative care is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Green Pastures Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal.
authors.forename: Richard J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Schwarz
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000601:surgery*