Fat tissue (FT) has been used for many years in regenerative surgery as a bioactive material
through the lipofilling/fat graft (F-GRF)–nano-fat technique, as a bioactive scaffold when it …

Contractures are a frequent consequence of burn injuries, yet our knowledge of associated
risk factors is limited. This paper provides an extensive review of relevant literature from both …

Objective The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and development of after
burn joint limitation by scar contracture. Methods In 2011–2012, consecutive patients were …

Background One objective of massage therapy applied to hypertrophic scar (HSc), is to
improve the structural properties so skin possesses the strength and elasticity required for …

Racial and ethnic disparities are endemic to the United States and are only beginning to
attract the attention of researchers. With an increasingly diverse population, focused and …

Risk factors for burn contractures require further study, especially in low and middle-income
countries (LMICs); existing research has been predominantly conducted in high income …

Joint contractures are a major cause of morbidity and functional deficit. The incidence of
postburn contractures and their associated risk factors in the pediatric population has not yet …

We find a lack of high-quality published evidence on risk factors for burn contracture
formation. The vast majority of research is from High Income Countries (HICs), where many …

Objective The aim of this study was to assess the development of burn scar contractures and
their impact on joint function, disability and quality of life in a low-income country. Methods …

Hypertrophic scarring (HSc) is an age-old problem that still affects millions of people
physically, psychologically, and economically. Despite advances in surgical techniques and …