General

Names :

BURNS & CONTACTURES, SKIN GRAFTS, GRAFTING, BURN INJURY

Technical

Name :

BURNS &

CONTACTURES Defined :

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 :

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.

Treatment of

Burns &

Contractures Advised To :

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.

Who Can

Treat :

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. More . . .

Treatment :

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.

Period Of

Treatment :

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.

Post operative

Treatment :

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.

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.

Before & After Pictorial View :

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Estimated Average Cost

Of Treatment :

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.

Facilities Available :

We have Listed these under the heading of FACILITIES the cost of availing any of these is in addition to the cost of treatment.

Contact Surgeon/ Consultant :

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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.