The treatment of burns: an historical perspective with emphasis on the hand.
Since the use of fire became part of life, mankind has sought remedies to treat burns. The upper extremity, due to its frequency of exposure as the foremost organ in the everyday exploration of the environment and in manipulative and social interactions, is often involved. This article discusses the history of burn treatment.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.
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