Effects of Surgical and Physical Therapy on Functional Reconstruction post Severe Burn

VernacularTitle:外科手术结合物理治疗对严重烧伤后功能重建的效果
Author: Jing CHEN ; Jiahan WANG ; Lei YANG ; Zhiqing LI ; Jialiang REN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: burn, functional dysfunction, surgery, rehabilitation, evaluation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(12):1174-1176
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effects of surgical and physical therapy on functional reconstruction post severe burn. Methods 21 patients with severe burn accepted comprehensive rehabilitation, while the other 18 cases accepted surgical therapy only. Modified Barthel Index and Vancouver Scar Scale were applied to assess their activities of daily living (ADL) and scar recovery 3 months, 1 year or 2 years post injury. Results Compared with the control group, the observation significantly improved in ADL and scar recovery with fewer operations (P<0.01). Conclusion The surgical and physical therapy facilitates to improve the functional recovery post severe burn.