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Burn Reconstruction and Post Burn Contracture Release in Jaipur by Dr. Sushrut Kalra
Burn reconstruction and contracture release address the lasting physical effects of severe burns. Burns don't just damage the surface of the skin, the healing process itself can cause scar tissue to tighten over time, restricting movement in joints and, in some cases, affecting areas like the eyes or lips. This kind of reconstruction isn't just cosmetic, it's often necessary to restore normal movement and protect important structures.
Dr. Sushrut Kalra provides advanced burn reconstruction in Jaipur, combining surgical scar release with physiotherapy, compression therapy, and splinting as needed, aiming for the best possible functional recovery.
How Burn Reconstruction Restores Function
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Releasing Tight Scar Bands Surgically releases scar tissue that's restricting joint movement, using techniques designed to redistribute tension and restore more natural movement.
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Repairing Tissue Defects Provides stable skin coverage for exposed areas using skin grafts or tissue flaps, depending on the extent of the injury.
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Addressing Burns Around the Eyes, Lips, or Nose Focuses on restoring important functions in these sensitive areas, such as full eye closure or normal mouth movement, alongside improving appearance.
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Managing Thick or Uncomfortable Scars Helps improve the texture, comfort, and appearance of thick or raised scars through staged treatment.
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Tissue Expansion for Larger Areas In some cases, healthy skin can be gradually expanded to help cover larger areas affected by burns.
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Rehabilitation Alongside Surgery Surgery is just one part of recovery. Physiotherapy, splinting, and compression therapy all play an important role in maintaining and improving results over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a surgery that releases tight scar tissue restricting joint movement, helping restore a more natural, functional range of motion.
This happens naturally during the healing process, as the body's healing response can cause scar tissue to contract, sometimes restricting nearby joints or areas.
This ranges from simpler scar release techniques to more involved skin grafts or tissue flaps, depending on the size and location of the affected area.
In many cases, yes, especially when combined with dedicated physiotherapy after surgery. The extent of recovery depends on the severity of the original injury.
For more extensive burns, yes, treatment is often staged over several procedures, allowing each area to heal properly before further correction.
Initial healing typically takes a couple of weeks, while full functional improvement through therapy and scar maturation can take 6 to 12 months.