The Use of Dermal Skin Substitutes for the Treatment of the Burned Hand.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2016.12.008.
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Abstract
The hand is commonly affected in burn injuries. Joints and extensor tendons are vulnerable given their superficial location. Durable coverage that permits relative frictionless tendon gliding and minimizes scar contracture is required to optimize functional outcomes. When soft tissue donor sites are limited, the use of dermal skin substitutes provides stable coverage with minimal scarring, good mobility, and acceptable appearance. A comprehensive review of dermal skin substitutes and their use with burn reconstruction of the hand is provided.
Medical subject headings
- Burns
- Hand Injuries
- Skin, Artificial
Anatomy
- hand