Burns of the hand and upper limb—a review

This review article addresses the principles and controversies associated with thermal injury to the hand and upper limb. Accepted principles are outlined and areas of controversy are discussed in a balanced manner. The importance of hand burns is described functionally and epidemiologically. Burns...

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Published in:Burns 1998-09, Vol.24 (6), p.493-505
Main Authors: Smith, Mark A., Munster, Andrew M., Spence, Robert J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory Care - methods
Arm Injuries - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Biological Dressings
Burn
Burns
Burns - therapy
Debridement
Hand
Hand Injuries - therapy
Humans
Medical sciences
Reconstruction
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Surgery
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Treatment
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:This review article addresses the principles and controversies associated with thermal injury to the hand and upper limb. Accepted principles are outlined and areas of controversy are discussed in a balanced manner. The importance of hand burns is described functionally and epidemiologically. Burns appropriate to outpatient care are defined and treatment discussed, including debridement, topical therapy, rehabilitation and follow-up. The general principles of inpatient management are given, including the controversial issue to timing of surgery and treatment of the exposed tendon or joint. The extent of surgery, methods of wound closure and difficult problem of palm burns are also discussed. Reconstructive principles are outlined and a problem oriented approach to the most common reconstructive problems given.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/S0305-4179(98)00063-1