Treatment of deformities secondary to gluteal muscles and fascia contracture with Z-plasty
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2009.06.06
- VernacularTitle:Z成形术治疗重度臀肌筋膜挛缩症及其所致腰臀部畸形
- Author:
Changyu SHAO
;
Yongjun JIANG
;
Zhipei LIANG
;
Qun QIAO
;
Youbin WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Contracture of gluteal muscles and fascia;
Deformities;
Z-plasty
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2009;15(6):378-380
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To describe an appreciate operation method in the treatment of deformi-ties secondary to gluteal muscles and fascia contracture. Methods 25 cases of serious secondary de-formity of gluteal muscles and fascia contracture were treated by Z-plasty. The contracted fascia and scar were loosed and the skin around the wound was rearranged. Results The following-up time was from 6 months to 3 years with an average time of 1.6 years. All cases rehabilitated to normal or nearly normal in gait. Aesthetic results were also satisfactory. No recurrence was observed. Conclusion Re-arranging the contracted fascia with Z-plasty can extend the fascia and improve the movement of the hip joint. Besides, Z-plasty treatment of skin around the scar is benefit for the aesthetic result of the deformities, Z-plasty of contracted fascia and skin is an appreciate operation method in the treatment of deformities secondary to gluteal muscles and fascia contracture.