Burn Reconstruction: Timing, Needs, Techniques, and Postoperative Rehabilitation

The document discussed the timing, needs, techniques, and postoperative rehabilitation involved in burn reconstructive surgery. It emphasized that reconstructive procedures are typically delayed until at least a year post-injury due to the scar maturation process. Common deformities addressed include those of the breast, perineum, upper extremity, and lower extremity, each requiring specific surgical approaches like scar release and skin grafting. The success of these surgeries heavily depended on a coordinated effort among the surgical team, therapists, and the patient. The document highlighted the increasing number of survivors with extensive injuries and the evolving focus on optimizing long-term outcomes through advanced surgical techniques and technologies.