Tropical Medicine & Surgery

Vishnevsky AV

Publications

• Research Article
  Postburn Knee Flexions Contractures: Anatomy and Methods of Their Treatment
  Author(s): Viktor M Grishkevich and Vishnevsky AVViktor M Grishkevich and Vishnevsky AV
  
  Background: Postburn knee flexion contractures cause functional limitations of all lower extremity, not allowing the patient to walk normally, creating serious cosmetic defects, and, therefore, requiring surgical reconstruction. The anatomic features of knee flexion contractures and their treatment have been covered in literature far less than large joints of the upper extremities, and their treatment is still a challenge for many surgeons. Methods: Anatomy of postburn knee flexion contractures in 58 patients was studied and contractures were surgically eliminated by using new approaches and techniques. Follow-up results were observed from 6 months to 12 years. Results: Knee postburn flexion contractures were divided into three anatomic types: edge, medial, and total. Edge contractures were caused by scars located on the lateral or medial knee surface and were characterized by the pre.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9088.1000147

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