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Michael J Coffey1, Sunil M Thirkannad
1Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
Abstract:
We have been treating patients with partial- and/or full-thickness burns of the hand using an easy and inexpensive technique called the glove-gauze method. Nine patients with 11 burned hands were treated with the glove-gauze regimen and monitored weekly for wound healing and range of motion. Excellent results were achieved in all patients who complied will full follow-up. This method is simple, accessible, safe, and extremely cost-effective and allows for immediate active mobilzization. We recommend use of the glove-gauze method for treating all burns of the hand that do not involve the underlying fascia, muscle, epitenon, paratenon, and/or bone.
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