The Burned Hand

The use of modified glove-like abdominal flap for reconstruction of contracture following burns of dorsal hand and fingers: A case report

“…The primary goal in hand reconstruction is the restoration of maximal function of the injured hand, even though the objective of obtaining a good aesthetic result should also be put into account [6] , [13] . The use of modified glove abdominal flap technique for reconstruction in hand burn contracture gives a satisfactory result in terms of functional and aesthetic outcome and can be an option in reconstruction in contracted dorsal hand and fingers.…”

“…The principle in burn reconstructive surgery of contracted hand is divided into two basic steps; release the contracture and resurface the defect [5] . It is a challenge for plastic surgeons to cover the defect and concern to functional and aesthetic aspects [6] . The abdominal flap has been the commonly used technique but has the disadvantage of being bulky [7] .…”

Management of post burn hand deformities

“…The statement by Guy Foucher that “hand surgery is also aesthetic surgery” has never been truer than in the treatment of burned hands. [3]Assess the deformity in each tissue component to make the treatment plan.Burn deformities occur secondary to skin loss. But, deformity correction involves not only correcting the skin loss but also the secondary changes that have occurred in the musculo tendinous units and joints.…”

“…The statement by Guy Foucher that “hand surgery is also aesthetic surgery” has never been truer than in the treatment of burned hands. [ 3 ] Assess the deformity in each tissue component to make the treatment plan. Burn deformities occur secondary to skin loss.…”

“…The statement by Guy Foucher that “hand surgery is also aesthetic surgery” has never been truer than in the treatment of burned hands. [ 3 ]…”