Figure 1. Two views of the right hand (A and C) and the left hand (B and D) following a high-voltage electrical injury. DESCRIPTION A 31-year-old left-hand-dominant male was brought to the emergency department after contacting a high-voltage (7600 V) power line with a fiberglass extension pole. Physical examination revealed third-degree burns to the bilateral hands (Fig 1).

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OBJECTIVE Water volumetry is considered the "gold standard" for hand edema assessment. This technique requires considerable time, staff, and specialized equipment. The figure-of-eight method for hand edema assessment has been tested only in the orthopedic population. The objective of this study was to test the reliability and concurrent validity of the figure-of-eight method of measuring hand e...

background it has been shown that topical nanoliposomal formulations improve burn healing process. on the other hand, it has been shown that liposomal formulations increase drug deposition in the normal skin while decrease their systemic absorption there is not such data available for burn eschar. present investigation studies permeation of clindamycin phosphate (cp) through burn eschar from li...

Successful outcomes following hand burn injury require an understanding of the rehabilitation needs of the patient. Rehabilitation of hand burns begins on admission, and each patient requires a specific plan for range of motion and/or immobilization, functional activities, and modalities. The rehabilitation care plan typically evolves during the acute care period and during the months following...

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.

Figure 1. Full thickness electrical burn to the first web space of the left hand showing exposed tendons. DESCRIPTION A 34-year-old right-hand-dominant man sustained an electrical injury to his left hand while handling a 450-volt cable. He presented with deep burns to the first web space and the dorsal aspect of the index finger. The excision of the eschar resulted in exposure of bare tendons (...

Functional recovery and outcome from severe burns is oftentimes judged by the time required for a person to return to work (RTW) in civilian life. The equivalent in military terms is return to active duty. Many factors have been described in the literature as associated with this outcome. Hand function, in particular, is thought to have a great influence on the resumption of preburn activities....