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After surviving major burn injuries, patients

suffer from significant scarring which not only

causes disfigurement, but also limitation of

movement and hence function.

Rehabilitation is important to help patient

regain body function daily activity and re-

integration to the society.

Greenhalgh D. Management of burns.
N Engl J Med 2019; 380: 2349-59

This child suffered from severe scarring and

contractures which resulted in inability of

mouth closure, neck, shoulder and left elbow
movement. With the increasing awareness of

scar management, this condition is seldomly

seen nowadays