When a burn patient comes in, management of the burn wounds should be the priority following the resuscitation and patient stabilization. The later effects of burns comprise of loss of normal tissue and scarring leading to movement restrictions, pain, disfigurement, and social stigma. The goals of burn reconstruction are to restore function and to restore esthetic appearance. This article covers an overview of various surgical procedures for burn reconstruction. The most important step in burn case is the scar management which can be achieved through the surgery.
One has to strike a perfect balance between the immobilization for tissue and skin graft healing and mobilization to restore function of the affected area. Several challenges related to tissue loss and scarring that are faced during the burn reconstruction surgery are: Extensive tissue loss. Scars. Exposed tendons and bones.…
