%0 Journal Article
%T Modified Z-Plasty for Reconstruction of Webbed Scar Contractures
%A Xinfeng Huang
%A Jiaqi Xu
%A Yujie Cui
%A Guangjin Su
%A Feifei Chen
%J International Journal of Clinical Medicine
%P 233-238
%@ 2158-2882
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ijcm.2023.144019
%X <strong>Rationale:</strong> Webbed scar contractures deformity caused by burns and other factors will lead to joint disorders and affect the mental health of patients, resulting in a severe decline in quality of life. Rapid, effective and less complicated surgical methods can help patients with post-burn rehabilitation. <strong>Objective:</strong> This article argues that a modified Z-plasty can quickly improve the range of motion caused by webbed scar contractures in joint areas, including surgical methods, postoperative care and prognosis. <strong>Methods and Results:</strong> The study took place from 2018 to 2022. Thirty-two patients with joint scar contracture deformity, with a mean age of 32.5 years, were included in the study. All patients underwent contracture scar revision and modified Z-plasty repair under anesthesia. All the flaps survived and the joint function was improved. Compared with the traditional Z-plasty, the duration of the operative procedure of the modified Z-plasty was significantly shorter, more surrounding scar tissue was mobilized, and the effectiveness of postoperative scar contracture release was better. <strong>Discussions:</strong> The modified Z-plasty for scar contracture deformity in joint area is simple, rapid, effective and easy to manage.
%K Modified Z-Plasty
%K Surgical Flaps
%K Contracture
%K Plastic Surgery Procedures
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=124652