A Holistic Approach to Burn Rehabilitation Managed With Split Skin Grafting in an Elderly Woman: A Case Report

TL;DR

This case report describes the rehabilitation of an elderly woman with burn injuries using split skin grafting and physiotherapy to improve function and reduce pain.

Contribution

The study presents a holistic rehabilitation approach combining physiotherapy and skin grafting for elderly burn patients.

Findings

Physiotherapy interventions improved scar formation and functional ability in a burn patient.

Pain levels decreased from 10/10 to 8/10 using cryotherapy, splinting, and active range of motion exercises.

The approach enhanced well-being in senior burn victims through evidence-based and creative rehabilitation techniques.

Abstract

This study aims to provide a holistic approach to burn rehabilitation that prioritizes patient care, pain management, mental health, and functional improvement. A 71-year-old woman visited the Physiotherapy Outpatient Department with the main concerns of burns on her right hand, limited movement in the fourth and fifth fingers for two months, swelling on her right hand, and wound contracture. She underwent split skin grafting at the hospital. The case study findings demonstrated the effects of physiotherapy interventions on the burn subject, specifically regarding scar formation improvement, functional ability enhancement, and pain reduction. This case study revealed that administering the mentioned workout to the individual proved advantageous, with pain decreasing on the visual analog scale (VAS) from 10/10 before to 8/10 after implementing cryotherapy, splinting technique, and active range of motion (AROM) exercise. Healthcare professionals can enhance the well-being of senior burn victims by incorporating evidence-based techniques and creative approaches in the rehabilitation process.

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