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  • Trauma surgery
  • Burn care
  • Orthoplastic surgery

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  • Polytraumatized burn patients require individualized treatment due to complex injuries.
  • Deep burns over fracture zones present unique challenges.
  • An interdisciplinary treatment algorithm is needed for these rare cases.

Observation:

  • This study reviews literature and presents a case from a university hospital trauma center.
  • Focus is on specific therapeutic requirements for severely injured burn patients.
  • Case report exemplifies the management of combined burn and fracture injuries.

Findings:

  • Early involvement of plastic surgeons significantly reduces amputation and infection rates.
  • Combined fracture stabilization, debridement, and skin grafting are key.
  • Plastic reconstructive procedures optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes, including prosthesis fitting.

Implications:

  • An interdisciplinary approach is essential for polytraumatized burn patients.
  • Prioritizing limb length, function, and aesthetics is vital.
  • Preventing bone and soft tissue infections is a primary goal.