REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN WITH CICATRICIAL CONSEQUENCES OF BURNS: FEATURES, ERRORS, POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Abstract

Late results of treatment of thermal injury and its sequelae are presented. According the data obtained, the most severe deformities developing after a thermal injury are the flexion contractures of fingers. The results of the study are evidence of a cardinal importance of an appropriate immobilization of the affected segments and of early functional rehabilitation for prevention of contractures development. Without dynamic keeping the children under observation, secondary skeletal deformities develop which are changes in form of bones and their hypoplasia. This enhances the number and volume of reconstructive procedures needed as well as deteriorates the final outcome of the treatment.