Hypertrophic Scar

Apr 19, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Hypertrophic Scar

Hypertrophic scars are common complications of burn injury and other soft tissue injuries. Excessive extracellular matrix combined with inadequate remodeling of scar tissue results in an aesthetically and functionally unsatisfactory,…

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Hand Burns

Apr 19, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Hand Burns

Burn rehabilitation cannot be reviewed without a significant focus on the hand. Although the surface area of the hand is only 3%, the functional consequences cause extreme impairment. A comprehensive…

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Burn Wound Care

Apr 19, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Burn Wound Care

The goals of burn wound care are removal of nonviable tissue, prevention of infection, and facilitation of wound healing, while controlling pain and maximizing outcome. This article reviews the basic…

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