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Burn rehabilitation: articles and guides

Joint range, scar management and preventing the contracture that follows a burn.

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Burn15 September 2026
How can scar contractures be prevented after a burn?
Scar contractures, where tightening scars limit joint movement, are common after significant burns, especially around the neck, hands and arms. Positioning, splinting, early and regular movement, stretching and scar management from the first days after injury help prevent them. Rehabilitation often continues for months while scars mature.Read more
Burn15 September 2026
Do pressure garments and scar massage help burn scars?
Pressure garments and scar massage are widely used to manage raised burn scars, but the evidence is limited. A meta-analysis found pressure garments slightly reduced scar height without changing overall scar appearance. Scar massage showed preliminary benefits for scar height, pain and itch. Both are usually part of a broader scar management plan.Read more

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