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  • Title: Posterior arm flap in management of axillary contracture.
    Author: Guha G, Agarwal AK, Gupta S, Gupta S, Murmu MB, Chumbale P, Chattopadhyaya D.
    Journal: Burns; 2013 Aug; 39(5):972-7. PubMed ID: 23434050.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Management of post burn contracture can be difficult, particularly for the axilla. Any handicap related to upper limb has a detrimental physical, psycohological, and economical effect. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We have released 20 axillae in 16 patients. These patients had axillary contracture for long duration and 5 had been operated previously by release and skin graft. We used posterior arm fasciocutaneous flaps for coverage of the defect after release of contracture. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All the patients had a good post op release. Their range of movement is excellent. No post op splintage was utilised in any of the cases with no incidence of recontracture.
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