Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Surviving Large Burns: The Musculoskeletal System

• Published in: Journal of burn care & research Vol. 37; no. 4; p. 243
• Main Authors: Holavanahalli, Radha K, Helm, Phala A, Kowalske, Karen J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.07.2016
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Burns - physiopathology; Burns - therapy; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mobility Limitation; Musculoskeletal System - physiopathology; Quality of Life; Range of Motion, Articular; Surveys and Questionnaires; Survivors; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult

The authors have previously described long-term outcomes related to the skin in patients surviving large burns. The objective of this study was to describe the long-term musculoskeletal complications following major burn injury. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study that includes a one-time ev...