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.
MeSH terms
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Burns / complications
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Burns / pathology
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Burns / surgery*
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Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / prevention & control
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Collagen / therapeutic use
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Contracture / prevention & control
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Contracture / surgery
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Hand Deformities, Acquired / etiology
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Hand Deformities, Acquired / prevention & control
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Hand Deformities, Acquired / surgery
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Hand Injuries / complications
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Hand Injuries / surgery*
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Humans
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
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Skin, Artificial