Classification of Musculoskeletal Changes Secondary to Burns

Sami Alaraj; Kelly D. Carmichael; David A. Yngve

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-88389-4.00050-6

Classification of Musculoskeletal Changes Secondary to Burns

Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation

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This chapter discusses the most common changes that occur in the musculoskeletal system after a thermal burn. The changes confined to bone include osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, and fractures. The problems encountered with the pericapsular structures include heterotopic ossification, which is discussed in detail. The changes involving the joints include dislocations/subluxations and septic arthritis. The last two topics discussed include amputations and growth alterations after burns.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Total Burn Care
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	466-480.e2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323883894
ISBN (Print)	9780323882699
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-88389-4.00050-6
State	Published - Jan 1 2026

Keywords

amputations
bone
burns
fracture care
growth alterations
heterotopic ossification
osteoporosis

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General Medicine

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