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Burn Contracture Neck

Post-Burn Contracture Release • 30 min

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Book a Burn Contracture Neck 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 neck movement after a burn
  • ✓Restores range of motion and improves appearance
  • ✓May use local tissue rearrangement, grafts, or flaps
  • ✓Often part of a broader rehabilitation plan
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

  • ✓Limited neck movement or chin-to-chest tethering from burn scar contracture
  • ✓Burn wounds fully healed and scar reasonably mature before elective release, unless urgent functional release is needed sooner
  • ✓Good general health for the planned reconstructive technique

Procedure Details

Performed under general anesthesia. The tight scar band is surgically released, and the resulting defect is closed using healthy local tissue (skin graft, local flap, or in some cases a more complex flap), chosen based on the extent of the contracture. Duration varies widely (roughly 2-4+ hours) depending on complexity.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Week 1-2 A splint or positioning device may be used to maintain neck extension while the graft/flap heals.
  2. Week 3-6 Physiotherapy and gentle stretching begin as healing allows, to preserve regained movement.
  3. Month 2-6 Ongoing scar management (silicone, pressure, physiotherapy) supports the long-term result.

Risks & Complications

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

  • !Partial graft or flap loss requiring further treatment
  • !Recurrence of contracture if scar/physiotherapy care is not maintained
  • !Infection or delayed healing
  • !Further scarring at both the release site and any donor site

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 movement fully return to normal?
The goal is to substantially improve range of motion; the extent of full normalization depends on the severity and duration of the original contracture.
Is physiotherapy really necessary afterward?
Yes - consistent post-operative stretching and scar care is one of the biggest factors in maintaining the surgical release long-term.
Can this be done as one surgery?
Many contractures are released in a single procedure, though more severe or long-standing cases sometimes need a staged approach.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Burn Contracture Neck

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  • Releases scar tissue restricting neck movement after a burn
  • Restores range of motion and improves appearance
  • May use local tissue rearrangement, grafts, or flaps
  • Often part of a broader rehabilitation plan
Duration30 min
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