Outcomes of Microsurgical Reconstruction of Post-Burn Joint Contracture-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contracture recurrence is a common setback to burn reconstruction, especially for severe or large-area contractures. Flap-based burn reconstruction has been shown to result in lower recurrent contracture rates. This study aims to summarize and evaluate the outcomes of flap-based techniques used for post-burn joint contracture reconstruction.

Methods

A systematic review was performed following PRISMA guidelines. Databases searched included PUBMED, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Articles that described the use of flaps with a known blood supply to reconstruct post-burn contractures of the joints were included. Studies with incomplete data, with multiple anatomic site contracture involvement, case reports, and non-English articles were excluded. Data on patient

SUBMITTER: Elemosho A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12357132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature