A Systematic Review on the Effect of Mechanical Stretch on Hypertrophic Scars after Burn Injuries

A Systematic Review on the Effect of Mechanical Stretch on Hypertrophic Scars after Burn Injuries

Objective/Background: To review the effect of mechanical stretch on hypertrophic scars after burn injuries. Methods: A systematic review of all controlled trials related to the effect of mechanical stretch on post burn hypertrophic scars was conducted. Studies of conservative scar managements that a...

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Main Authors: Yu-ting Zhang, Cecilia W.P. Li-Tsang, Ricky K.C. Au
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-06-01
Series:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy
Subjects:
burns
hypertrophic scars
mechanical stretch
massage
splinting
stretching exercise
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1569186116300535

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