Alkasim A., 13

Alkasim is 13yo male child who attends school in their small community. He wishes to join when he becomes of age. He has 2 siblings, the father is a petty trader, the mother is a house wife. They live in a one room apartment, they have a pit toilet, access to electricity, and monthly income is approximately 5000, mode of feeding is barely frequent, they use water from the well. Alkasim a 13yo male teenager presented with complaints of post burn left elbow flexural contracture and having limitation of function of the affected limb for the past 8 years where he sustained injury from flames of fire. On examination, a young male teenager having a severe left elbow post burn flexure contracture of the left upper limb. Diagnosis: Left Elbow Post Burn Flexure Contracture

Alkasim has a left elbow post-burn flexion contracture causing functional limitation. A left elbow post-burn flexion contracture is a severe, permanent tightening of scar tissue that restricts vital joint movement and requires surgical release and paired with intensive physical therapy to restore arm function and prevent lifelong physical disability. If left untreated, a post-burn flexion contracture of the elbow can lead to permanent joint capsule tightening, muscle atrophy, structural shortening of surrounding nerves and blood vessels, and severe, irreversible loss of arm function. Prognosis is good with appropriate surgical release, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and consistent follow-up to maximize recovery.