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
Name Time Method gain in length 3 weeks calculation of the gain in length achieved after the release of post burn contrature
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method