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Experience with upper extremity burns. The Mount Vernon experience.

D H Harrison1, N Parkhouse

  • 1Plastic Surgery Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, England.

Hand Clinics
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Assessing burn depth relies on clinical examination, as objective tests are lacking. Early surgical intervention (shaving, grafting, or flaps) within 5 days is crucial for deep hand burns to prevent deformities.

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Area of Science:

  • Burn management
  • Plastic surgery
  • Wound healing

Background:

  • Clinical history and examination are primary methods for burn depth assessment.
  • Currently, no definitive objective tests exist for accurately determining burn depth.
  • Superficial burns are best managed conservatively with silicone-based dressings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline optimal management strategies for different burn depths on the dorsum of the hand.
  • To emphasize timely surgical intervention for deep and full-thickness hand burns.
  • To discuss reconstructive techniques and adjuncts for preventing deformities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical practices and literature for burn management.
  • Description of surgical techniques including shaving, grafting, and flap reconstruction.

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  • Discussion on the use of K-wires for joint stabilization.

    • Main Results:

    • Deep dermal burns require shaving and grafting within 5 days.
    • Full-thickness burns without exposed deep structures need excision and grafting within 5 days.
    • Flaps for severe burns should allow for movement, with primary extensor mechanism repair.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt surgical management of deep hand burns is essential for optimal outcomes.
    • Appropriate grafting and flap techniques minimize secondary deformities.
    • K-wires can aid stabilization but require timely removal (≤6 weeks).