Assessment of the Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Scar Treatment in Children

TL;DR

This study examines how kinesiology taping affects scar treatment in children, showing significant improvements in scar appearance and properties.

Contribution

The study introduces the novel application of kinesiology taping for treating scars in children, a population where adult methods are not always applicable.

Findings

Kinesiology taping significantly reduced scar deformability, pigmentation, and perfusion in children with keloid and hypertrophic scars.

Ultrasound analysis showed significant improvements across all scar types after 8 weeks of kinesiology taping.

The VSS scale confirmed a downward trend in scar parameters for keloid and hypertrophic scars.

Abstract

Background: The consequences of injuries resulting from accidents are among the most common health disorders in children. A scar forms at the site of the injury. In the treatment of scars, not all methods used in adults can be used in children. The authors attempted to assess the effectiveness of using KT kinesiology taping on scars in children. The aim of the work is to assess the effect of KT on the treatment of keloid, hypertrophic scars, and postoperative adhesions in children. Methods: The study included 30 patients aged 4 to 10 years. The subjects were divided into three groups: group G1-9 patients with keloid scars, group G2-14 with hypertrophic scars, group G3-7 with postoperative adhesions. The patients underwent kinesiology taping for 8 weeks. The analyzed parameters were determined using the VSS scale and ultrasonography. Results: The analysis of the VSS scale results in relation to the type of scars showed a significant (p < 0.001) downward trend in the measured parameters for keloid and hypertrophic scars. Analysis of ultrasound results in relation to the type of scars showed a significant (p < 0.001) downward trend in the measured parameters, comparing parameters I and II for all types of scars. Conclusions: Kinesiology taping significantly changes the following scar parameters: deformability, pigmentation, and perfusion in the case of keloid and hypertrophic scars.

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