ISSN:
1435-0130
Keywords:
Hand
;
Post-burn
;
Sensory test
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Using clinical tests, the authors have studied the recovery of sensation following third degree burns after excision to the subdermal area or the “fascia”. This study is comprised of 57 hands. The part of the body to be examined was deliberately limited: the hand was selected because of its unique anatomical and functional features. Most frequently, the burns were on the dorsum of the hand; the palm was involved less frequently, mainly in children. The test performed was designed to assess prick (pain) and touch without the help of sight. It also explored the ability to discriminate. The results were graded by numbers from 0 to 4, i.e. from anesthesia to perfect discrimination. The examinations were performed some months to some years after the initial accident. The results clearly show that grade 4 is never reached, and that in some cases protective sensation is absent.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00176492
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