Splinting, positioning, edema, and scar management after burn injury

Abstract

To achieve optimal function and independence, an individual relies on the combined use of a number of treatment modalities available to therapists (Parry and Esselman, J Burn Care Res 32:458-467, 2011; Simons et al., J Burn Care Rehabil, 24(5), 323-335, 2003). This chapter provides an overview of (1) the classification and epidemiology of burn injury and burn scarring, and (2) intervention modalities that aim to minimize impairment to body structures and body functions after burn injury, by using positioning and splinting, and edema and scar management.