Pathological scarring in burn wounds can result in hypertrophic scars and/or contractures.
Prevalences of hypertrophic scarring after burn injuries between 8% and 67% are reported …

Long‐term outcome of burn scars as well as the relation with clinically relevant parameters
has not been studied quantitatively. Therefore, we conducted a detailed analysis on the …

Background Cutaneous scaring is an inevitable consequence following burns deeper than
the dermis. Although burn scars from more superficial injuries can resemble normal skin in …

Objective To describe the clinical characteristics of postburn scars and determine the
independent risk factors specific to these patients. While burns may generate widespread …

The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the existing literature on the
incidence of hypertrophic scarring and the psychosocial impact of burn scars. In a …

Background There is minimal insight into the prevalence of reconstructive surgery after
burns. The objective of this study was to analyse the prevalence, predictors, indications …

Objective Burn scar contractures are the pathological outcome of excessive scarring and
ongoing scar contraction. Impairment of joint range of motion is a threat to performing …

BACKGROUND In 2002, an international advisory panel was convened to assess the
scientific literature and develop evidence-based guidance for the prevention and treatment …

BACKGROUND: Scars can be devastating and disfiguring, because they are clearly visible,
stigmatizing, and permanent reminders of the initial accident or surgical event. Yet, there is …

Methods Analysis was conducted on data collected between January 2006 and May 2014
from 960 patients (2440 anatomic burn sites) using the Burn Model System (BMS) database …