Change in the Quality of Scar Following Release of Contracture – A Study of 50 Cases

Authors

  • Iftekhar Ibne Mannan MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery), Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Popular Medical College and Hospital, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
  • Shafquat Hussain Khundkar MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), Professor of Plastic Surgery, Popular Medical College and Hospital, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jss.v27i1.86360

Keywords:

thick scar, contracture, tenderness

Abstract

Background: Thick tender scars are commonly associated with contractures. There is a difference of opinion on how they should be addressed. The study was designed to find out how the scars respond to release of tension.

Methods: 50 cases with thick contracted scars were treated by release of contractures. Thickness and tenderness of the scars were measured pre-operatively, 2 weeks after surgery and 6 weeks after surgery to record the changes of the scar.

Results: The scars demonstrated significant reduction in thickness and tenderness within 6 weeks of surgery.

Journal of Surgical Sciences 2023;27(1): 3-10

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Published

2026-04-21

How to Cite

Mannan, I. I., & Khundkar, S. H. (2026). Change in the Quality of Scar Following Release of Contracture – A Study of 50 Cases. Journal of Surgical Sciences, 27(1), 3–5. https://doi.org/10.3329/jss.v27i1.86360

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2023)

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Original Articles

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