Zhonghua shao shang za zhi = Zhonghua shaoshang zazhi = Chinese journal of burns
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Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi · Aug 2021
[Clinical effect of fractional carbon dioxide laser in the treatment of contracture scars].
Objective: To explore the clinical effect of the fractional carbon dioxide laser in the treatment of contracture scars. Methods: A retrospective before-after self-control study was conducted. From December 2016 to April 2021, 16 patients (7 males and 9 females, aged 3-49 years) with contracture scars causing impaired function of the adjacent joint were admitted to Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. ⋯ No adverse effects such as blisters, infection, or hypertrophic scar formation were observed in the treatment area of 16 patients after treatment. Most patients adopted physical therapy, compression, silicone gel or sheets, and braces during the treatment interval and follow-up period. Conclusions: The fractional carbon dioxide laser can soften the scar and increase the range of motion of the affected joint, which is suitable for the clinical treatment of mild contracture scars.