Journal
HAND CLINICS
Volume 33, Issue 2, Pages 269-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2016.12.008
Keywords
Hand; Burn; Reconstruction; Graft; Skin substitute
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health [2K24 AR053120-06]
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The hand is commonly affected in burn injuries. Joints and extensor tendons are vulnerable given their superficial location. Durable coverage that permits relative frictionless tendon gliding and minimizes scar contracture is required to optimize functional outcomes. When soft tissue donor sites are limited, the use of dermal skin substitutes provides stable coverage with minimal scarring, good mobility, and acceptable appearance. A comprehensive review of dermal skin substitutes and their use with burn reconstruction of the hand is provided.
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