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Comparison of Length Gain Between Square Flap and Z-plasty in Post Burn Contracture Release

Not Applicable
Conditions
Burn Scar
Registration Number
NCT04690543
Lead Sponsor
Dow University of Health Sciences
Brief Summary

the purpose of this study is to compare the gain in length after postburn contracture release using two different techniques, the more commonly practised z - plasty and relatively newer technique, square flap

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • • Both genders.
  • Joints supple.
  • Linear contracture bands.
  • Age between 5years to 50 years.
  • Surrounding non scarred skin.
  • Contractures of axilla, cubital fossa, popliteal fossa and digits.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Deep burns.

    • Joint contractures.
    • Surrounding skin scarred.
    • Broad, irregular contracture.
    • Neck, Perineal, wrist or toe contractures

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
gain in length3 weeks

calculation of the gain in length achieved after the release of post burn contrature

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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