Healing after dermal injury is a complex but imperfect process that results in a wide range of
visible scars. The degree of disfigurement is not the sole determinant of a scar's effect on …

Abstract Purpose The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) is widely used
for measurements of scar quality. This encompasses visual, tactile and sensory …

Background: Every year millions of individuals acquire scars. A literature review of patient-
reported outcome (PRO) instruments identified content limitations in existing scar-specific …

Background Scar massage is a widely used treatment modality in hand therapy. This
intervention is thoroughly discussed in the literature relating to burns rehabilitation, however …

Background: Each year, millions of individuals develop scars secondary to surgery, trauma,
and/or burns. Scar-specific patient-reported outcome measures to evaluate outcomes are …

Background Natural orifice specimen extraction has been shown to reduce postoperative
pain and wound complications, and provide better cosmetic outcome. However, whether …

Background: Scars negatively impact mental health. Prior patient interview studies on
cutaneous scars have elicited opinions pertaining to psychosocial effects, appearance, and …

Background: Measurements of scar quality are essential to evaluate the effectiveness of scar
treatments and to monitor scars. A large number of scar scales and measurement devices …

Background Although deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is
the most widely used technique for autologous breast reconstruction, this technique leads to …

Background: Scarring negatively impacts patient mental health, causing worsened self-
confidence, body image, and social interactions, as well as anxiety and depression. The …