title: Postburn Upper Extremity Occupational Therapy.
abstract: Upper extremity burns can result in lifelong complications. A comprehensive occupational therapy program is imperative for restoration of arm function. Edema management, splinting, exercise, scar management, and activities of daily living are key treatment elements to achieve optimal postburn outcomes. Proper patient and family education are essential for therapeutic success. Burn recovery requires a commitment to therapeutic techniques that can progress a patient to their maximal independence.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Therapy Division, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. Electronic address: tiffkw@med.umich.edu.
authors.forename: Tiffany
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Occupational Therapy Division, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Tanya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Berenz
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002056:Burns / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000628:therapy; D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013165:Splints; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000293:injuries*
keywords: Burns; Edema; Hand; Occupational therapy; Scar management; Splinting; Upper extremity