Contractures of the neck following burn injuries result in a restricted range of motion and an unattractive appearance. While various reconstruction techniques have been used to treat this condition, a minimal and unsatisfactory outcome is frequently achieved. Free flaps are an excellent single-stage alternative for neck contracture reconstruction following burns.Objective: To evaluate the use of free Antero-lateral thigh flaps in management of post burn neck contracture.
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