Rehabilitation of Burn Injuries : An Update - 23/11/18
, William Scott Dewey, PT c, Booker T. King, MD dRésumé |
A major burn is a severe injury with a global impact. Our system of medical evacuation has led to the survival of many severely injured service members. Burn rehabilitation is a complex and dynamic process and will not be linear. Recovery requires a comprehensive, interdisciplinary team-based approach, individually designed to maximize function, minimize disability, promote self-acceptance, and facilitate survivor and family reintegration into the community.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Burns, Burn rehabilitation, Burn scar, Pain management, Cutaneous functional unit, Burn contracture
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| Disclosure Statement: The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center/Joint Base San Antonio, the Army Institute of Surgical Research, or the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article. |
Vol 30 - N° 1
P. 111-132 - février 2019 Retour au numéro
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