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Indications and Predictors for Reconstructive Surgery After Hand Burns.

C H van der Vlies1, S de Waard2, J Hop3

  • 1Department of Surgery, Burn Centre, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|April 1, 2017
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Fifteen percent of patients with hand burns required reconstructive surgery, often multiple procedures for contractures. Extensive burns and acute surgical treatment increased the need for hand reconstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Burn Care
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Hand burns are common, affecting 42% of burn admissions.
  • Reconstructive surgery is often necessary for long-term functional recovery after hand burns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence, indications, and types of reconstructive surgery for hand burns.
  • To identify predictors for the need for reconstructive surgery after hand burns.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of patients with acute hand burns (1998-2002).
  • 10-year follow-up to collect data on reconstructive procedures, timing, and indications.
  • Analysis of prognostic factors for reconstructive surgery.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Hand burns

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  • 15% of hand burn patients required reconstructive surgery.
  • Contractures, particularly in the first web space and little finger, were primary indications.
  • Larger full-thickness burn areas and acute surgical treatment predicted the need for reconstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Reconstructive surgery is needed in a significant portion of hand burn patients, often requiring multiple interventions.
  • Contractures of the little finger and first web space are common targets for surgical correction.
  • Early surgical intervention and burn severity are key factors influencing the long-term need for hand reconstruction.