Reconstruction of the pediatric burned hand.
Though the hand constitutes only 3% of the total body surface area, a burned hand is a major injury. Reconstruction of the burned hand is key to the overall rehabilitation of the burned patient. Whether an isolated injury, or part of burns to a large overall body surface area, loss of the hand represents a major functional impairment. The American Burn Association recognizes the importance of the burned hand by designating it a major injury. In addition, loss of the hand constitutes a 57% loss of function for the whole person. Thus, successful management of the burned hand is important.
University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd Galveston, Texas 77555-0724, USA. rmccaule@utmb.edu
Robert L
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McCauley
D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000145:classification; D003286:Contracture / Q000145:classification / Q000517:prevention & control; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures