Background: Post burn contracture is one of the most common problems in our country and usually seen in lower socio-economic people. Burn
contractures of the neck can produce a signicant impact on quality of life by reducing a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living
Methods: A prospective study was conducted with a sample size of 30 patients with post burn neck contracture conducted for a duration of 24
months. After meticulous surgical planning, patients underwent contracture release and split skin grafting/z-plasty followed by rigorous splintage
and physiotherapy. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 11-30 years (63%).70% of the Results: patients sustained burns in the range of
21-40% and 80% were due to ame burns.46.66% (14) of patients had severe contracture while 13.33% (4) had extensive mento-sternal adhesions.
90% of the patients underwent release + SSG while 10% underwent z-plasty. Postoperatively cervico-mental angle of 100-120 degrees was
achieved Skin grafting is a simple, reliable and safe operation however postoperative splinting is n Conclusion: ecessary. The use of skin grafts
continues to deliver excellent results with adequate restoration of cervico-mental angle.
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