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Postburn Finger Contracture

Post-Burn Finger Contracture Release • 30 min

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Book a Postburn Finger Contracture Consultation with Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan. During your consultation, every concern is discussed in detail and a personalised treatment plan is created for you.

Key Highlights

  • ✓Releases scar tissue restricting finger movement after a burn
  • ✓Aims to restore hand function and grip
  • ✓Reconstruction combined with structured hand therapy
  • ✓Timing balances early function against scar maturity
Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Personalised care, natural-looking results

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • ✓Reduced finger movement, grip, or hand function from burn scar contracture
  • ✓Hand therapy assessment completed to define the functional goal
  • ✓Good general health for reconstructive surgery

Procedure Details

Performed under general or regional (arm) anesthesia. The contracted scar band is released and the defect closed with a skin graft, local flap, or occasionally more complex tissue transfer depending on severity; joint releases may also be needed if stiffness has set in. Duration varies with complexity, typically 1-3+ hours.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Week 1-2 A splint maintains the corrected finger position while grafts/flaps heal.
  2. Week 2-6 Structured hand therapy begins to actively regain motion and strength.
  3. Month 2-6 Continued therapy and scar management (silicone, splinting) consolidate functional gains.

Risks & Complications

As with any procedure, individual risk depends on your health history and will be discussed fully during consultation.

  • !Partial graft/flap loss
  • !Recurrence of stiffness without consistent therapy
  • !Joint stiffness persisting despite treatment in long-standing contractures
  • !Infection or delayed healing

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan's Approach

Dr. Pradhan's practice is built on the principle that plastic and reconstructive surgery should look natural, not "done." Reconstructive cases are approached with the goal of restoring both function and appearance, with each patient's care planned clearly in advance, including any staged procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I regain full finger movement?
Improvement is expected, but the extent depends on how long the contracture was present and how consistently hand therapy is followed afterward.
How soon does hand therapy start?
Usually within the first couple of weeks once initial healing allows, as early guided movement is important for a good result.
Is more than one surgery ever needed?
For severe or multi-joint contractures, a staged plan over more than one procedure is sometimes recommended.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Postburn Finger Contracture

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  • Releases scar tissue restricting finger movement after a burn
  • Aims to restore hand function and grip
  • Reconstruction combined with structured hand therapy
  • Timing balances early function against scar maturity
Duration30 min
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