Burn scar contracture

Burn scar contracture
Following burn injury, a patient shows severe joint contracture
SpecialtyDermatology

Burn scar contracture is the tightening of the skin after a second or third degree burn. When skin is burned, the surrounding skin begins to pull together, resulting in a contracture. It needs to be treated as soon as possible because the scar can result in restriction of movement around the injured area. This is mediated by myofibroblasts.

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