ArticleFrontiers in surgery2026
Impact of modified SSD soft brace on surgical outcomes and wound healing duration following hand scar contracture release in RDEB patients.
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Abstract
Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of a modified soft brace incorporating a Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD) oil-based dressing in improving wound healing and home care quality following hand scar contracture release surgery in patients with RDEB. Methods: Thirty-five RDEB patients (aged 8-21 years) who underwent hand contracture release between 2017 and 2023 were assigned to Traditional (Vaseline gauze + brace, Results: Baseline characteristics were comparable. Compared to the Traditional Group, the Modified Group had significantly fewer dressing changes (2.33 ± 0.49 vs. 4.18 ± 0.73, Conclusion: In this retrospective cohort, the SSD-containing non-adherent dressing used with a soft brace was associated with fewer dressing changes, less dressing-related trauma, and better reported tolerance. Prospective controlled studies with validated functional and compliance outcomes are required.
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