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Contractures
A contracture scar is a permanent tightening of skin that may affect the underlying muscles and tendons and so limit mobility and possibly damage or degenerate the underlying nerves. Contractures develop when normal elastic connective tissues are replaced with inelastic fibrous tissue. This makes the tissues resistant to stretching and prevents normal movement of the affected area.
Physical Therapy, pressure garments and exercise may in many cases aid in controlling contracture burn scars. If these treatments do not control the effects of contracture scars, surgery may be required.
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