Post-burn scar contractures are a commonly encountered problem in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Nevertheless, many physicians still lack adequate knowledge on beneficial treatments. In this up-to-date atlas, leading specialists in post-burn treatment and the reconstruction of post-burn scar contractures depict in detail not only surgical techniques but also a variety of advantageous wound treatments. Many new methods invented by the authors are presented. Operative techniques are depicted in detail, and clear guidance is provided on selection of the most appropriate flap surgery. Advice is also given on how to prevent permanently disabling restriction of joint movement as a result of contractures and how to achieve good aesthetic reconstruction. This atlas is designed to appeal to a wide audience, from beginners to specialists. It will prove invaluable for doctors of every kind who deal with wound management. Common terms and phrases: aesthetic allow appearance applied artery Burn Reconstructive Surgery burn wound cells Chapter Clinical closed closure completely covered debridement deep defect dermal dermis designed developed distal donor dorsal dressing e-mail early ectropion effect elevated et al excision expanded extensive extremity face facial fascia forearm free flap functional hand harvested healing Hospital Hyakusoku H hypertrophic scar improved Integra involved joint lateral layer lower Medical method minimal months muscle nasal neck normal Ogawa operation patient pedicle perforator placed Plast Reconstr Surg Plast Surg Plastic posterior postoperative prefabricated presented procedure radial recipient region release removed repair resurfacing rotation scalp scar contracture severe side skin graft suffered super-thin flap superficial surface surgical technique therapy thickness thin tion tissue tissue expander transferred transplantation treated treatment upper vascular vessels weeks Z-plasty