Outcomes Assessment After Hand Burns
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Hand burns.
Burn rehabilitation cannot be reviewed without a significant focus on the hand. Although the surface area of the hand is only 3%, the functional consequences cause extreme impairment. A comprehensive team approach from initial evaluation through long-term follow up is essential to maximize the functional outcome in this population.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Hand Clinics
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0749-0712
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2016.12.011