Rationale: 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. Objective: 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. Methods and Results: 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. Discussions: The modified Z-plasty for scar contracture deformity in joint area is simple, rapid, effective and easy to manage.
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