Upper Extremity Burns in the Developing World : A Neglected Epidemic - 01/10/19
, Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS bRésumé |
Burns are devastating injuries that cause significant morbidity, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life. Advances in care have improved survival and functional outcomes; however, burns remain a major public health problem in developing countries. More than 95% of burns occur in low- and middle-income countries, where access to basic health care is limited. The upper extremity is involved in the majority of severe burn injuries. The purpose of this article is to review upper extremity burn epidemiology, risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options in resource-limited settings.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Hand burns, Burn care in low income countries, Global burn care, Burn epidemiology, Hand burn rehabilitation, Scar contracture, Burn reconstruction, Hand reconstruction
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| Disclosure Statement: This work was supported by a Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (2 K24-AR053120–06) to K.C. Chung. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. |
Vol 35 - N° 4
P. 457-466 - novembre 2019 Retour au numéro
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