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R Alvo1, K Serror1, R Bern1

  • 1Hôpital St Louis, Paris, France.

Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|July 10, 2018
PubMed
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For deep hand burns, alternatives to skin grafts include dermal substitutes like Integra® and Matriderm®, or flaps. The choice depends on donor site availability and wound condition for optimal hand function.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Burn Management

Context:

  • Hands are frequently injured in burns (approx. 80%).
  • Dorsum of the hand requires optimal coverage due to thin skin and critical structures.
  • Preserving articular mobility and range of motion is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To detail therapeutic alternatives to skin grafting for deep hand burns.
  • To specify indications for each alternative coverage technique.
  • To review current literature on burned hand management.

Summary:

  • Dermal substitutes (e.g., Alloderm®, Matriderm®, Integra®) and flaps are key alternatives to skin grafts for deep hand burns.
  • Matriderm® with thin skin graft is preferred when autologous donor sites are available.

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  • Integra® is used otherwise, and flaps are considered for exposed critical structures with poor vascularization.

    • Impact:

    • Provides guidance on selecting appropriate coverage for deep hand burns.
    • Aims to optimize functional outcomes and preserve hand mobility.
    • Highlights evidence-based alternatives for complex burn cases.