Burns and trauma cause superficial and deep soft tissue wounds that cannot heal to the preinjury state. Healing requires cell proliferation and differentiation into the injured tissue type, laying down…
Rehabilitation of patients with burn injuries aims to restore strength, coordination, and mobility as closely to normal as possible and should begin immediately after initial admission. In the acute phase,…
This article summarizes current interventions for several of the most common challenges faced by patients during their rehabilitation from burn injury. These challenges include range of motion preservation through scar…
This article summarizes current interventions for several of the most common challenges faced by patients during their rehabilitation from burn injury. These include preservation of range of motion through scar…
Patients with complex burn injuries require interdisciplinary rehabilitation to maximize their functional recovery. Successful rehabilitation from burn injuries starts with addressing the loss of the protective, mechanical, and cosmetic function…
Charles Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS, Editor Michael W. Neumeister, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Editor Advances in burn care over the last 10 to 15 years have resulted in new innovations,…
The article summarizes the available evidence regarding clinical decision making in breast reconstruction from the patient perspective of satisfaction and health-related quality of life. A review of generic and specific…
Breast cancer affects nearly every woman either personally or through a family member or friend. Awareness of associated familial and genetic risks has been steadily increasing over the last decade….
This article provides information about advantages and disadvantages of immediate and delayed breast reconstruction concepts. Key points • Immediate breast reconstruction is oncologically safe with good results, but patient selection…
Complete breast reconstruction with fat grafting is an appealing technique because it does not add scars or use flaps, is autologous, and has the secondary benefit of liposuction. It is…
