<unk> s do not go away on their own, although may improve with the passage of time, with occupational therapy and physiotherapy, and with splinting. If persistent the person may need the contracture to be surgically released. Techniques may include local skin flaps (z-plasty) or skin grafting (full thickness or split thickness). There are also pharmacy and drug-store treatments that can be used to help<unk>  maturation, especially silicone gel treatments. Prevention of contracture formation is key. For instance, in the case of a<unk> ed hand one would splint the hand and wrap each finger individually. In the instance of<unk> s on the neck, hyperextension of the neck (i.e. no use of pillows) should be maintained during the healing process. Carbon dioxide laser therapy is now also used to aid in the loosening of surrounding skin, although is yet to form as part of an official global rehabilitation program.
Burn scar contracture
Wound dehiscence
Wound contracture
Postoperative wounds
Friction burn
Heel stick wound
Chronic wound pain
Wound licking