Jun 6, 2014 · When used to treat joint scar contractures, the square flap method can fully span the web space in a stereometric manner, thus yielding a close-to-original shape and function.

Web space contractures may be congenital or traumatic, but most often involve a tight band of skin bridging the fingers. Many minimal to moderate contractures may be corrected with local …

Oct 1, 2025 · The square flap method refers to the modified three-flap Z-plasty that combines one square-advancement flap with two triangular transposed flaps. It is mainly used to reconstruct …

Oct 1, 2024 · The flap is advanced to cover the webspace at a diagonal distance across the central square, which can be expected as flap design. With these confirmed landmarks and …

The square flap technique is not only potentially more effective in releasing 1st web space contractures but also more versatile as compared to other common Z-plasties.

Postburn web space contractures can result in serious in hand function impairments along with cosmetic disfigurement. In our study, we introduce our experience with the use of the square …

Burns of the hands may result in the formation of web space contractures—post burn syndactyly. We present our experience using the three-square technique originally described by Bandoh …

May 1, 2022 · The square flap technique is safe, reliable, and effective in management of both dorsal and palmar interdigital web scar contracture. It completely eliminates the contracture …

Background: Square flap theoretically offers 2.82 times increase in the length of contracted surface as compared to maximum of 2.23 times of z-plasties. Aim: To assess the effectiveness …

CONCLUSIONS: When used to treat joint scar contractures, the square flap method can fully span the web space in a stereometric manner, thus yielding a close-to-original shape and …