Symptoma

Scar Contractures

Some clinical applications are presented and the results in 18 patients with a total of 37 flaps and maximum follow-up of 6 years are reported. A brief discussion of this method's advantages over existing techniques is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Mucosal Edema

    Pregnancy, in itself, leads to numerous anatomic and physiological changes including capillary engorgement and mucosal edema of the oropharynx, larynx and trachea leading to a more difficult airway. [oatext.com]

  • Drooling

    Report Physical Examination: 1) lower eyelid ectropion, epiphora, and compulsive bow posture; 2) eversion of the lower lip caused by mandible-chest adhesion; 3) contracture of perioral scars, leading to the impossibility of mouth opening, closing, and drooling [file.scirp.org]

  • Microstomia

    Ectropion of the eyelids, especially the upper eyelid with constant danger of keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulceration, scarring or perforation with loss of vision Incapacitating contracture of the neck with inability to look forwards Severe microstomia [drnjithendran.com]

  • Photosensitivity

    uncontrolled thyroid disease or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), as per the Investigator's discretion Abnormal photosensitivity due to metabolic disorder or due to use of external agents, (drugs, herbs, etc.) within 2 weeks of initial treatment or during [clinicaltrials.gov]

  • Night Sweats

    sweats, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. [drsherris.com]

Abstract The treatment of burn scar contractures is a major emphasis in the rehabilitation of patients with burn injuries. Many treatment techniques have been used successfully but without a critical investigation of the best practice of care. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment begins by educating the patient about the etiology of the scarring process. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All releases were performed electively with the most common etiologies of burn injury were flame 25 or scald 10 (Table 1). [medbc.com]

[…] from scars and have demonstrated the need to promptly and adequately treat burn wounds to prevent contractures from forming. 8-9 Chest contractures have also arisen iatrogenically from breast augmentation and reconstruction. 10-11 Regardless of the etiology [pulmonarychronicles.com]

Common etiologies of widened or dehisced scars include wounds closed under tension, repairs not formed parallel to relaxed skin tension lines (RSTLs), or wounds located on the trunk or extremities Proper screening of patients prior to surgery, proper [emedicine.medscape.com]

Gangemi EN, Gregori D, Berchialla P, Zingarelli E, Cairo M, et al. (2008) Epidemiology and risk factors for pathologic scarring after burn wounds. [oatext.com]

EPIDEMIOLOGY The exact incidence of keloids and HTSs remains unknown. [drsherris.com]

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Can you prevent contractures? While it is not possible to prevent contractures in all cases, some things have been effective in minimizing their impact. [burnvictimsresource.org]

Postoperative immobilization by the use of either a dynamic or an adynamic splint was found to be important both for preventing graft loss and for decreasing the rate of contracture recurrence. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Joint contracture is preventable. Once a joint wound has started to heal, the patient can enroll in massage therapy, learning exercises from a professional. Stretches can prevent permanent damage from contracture. [scarfade.com]

Can burn contractures and scarring be prevented? Yes. [drnjithendran.com]