postburn
Postburn refers to the period following a burn injury during which healing, rehabilitation, and scar formation occur. It encompasses the initial wound healing phase, the subacute period of scar remodeling, and the long-term phase when scars continue to mature over months to years.
During the postburn course, patients may experience hypertrophic scars, contractures that limit range of motion, pigmentary
Management of the postburn period focuses on promoting healing, preventing complications, and optimizing function and appearance.
Prognosis varies by injury severity and individual response; scars generally evolve and stabilize over 12 to