Reconstruction of the burned hand

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Feb;127(2):752-759. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181fed7c1.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Alloderm
  • Collagen