title: Reconstruction of the burned hand.
abstract: This article summarizes the initial management of acute burn injuries to the hand, in addition to treatment and reconstructive options. The goal of treatment for a burn injury to the hand is primarily a functional hand. This is best achieved by appropriate early treatment, the right selection from a wide range of possible reconstructive procedures, and focused occupational hand therapy.
authors.affiliation: Phoenix, Ariz. From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, and Advanced Aesthetic Associates.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kreymerman
authors.forename: Lewis A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Andres
authors.forename: Heather D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.forename: Anna L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Silverman
authors.forename: Anthony A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000517:prevention & control; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003286:Contracture / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017768:Skin, Artificial
chemical_list: C440568:Alloderm; D003094:Collagen