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. 2009 Mar 31;22(1):44-7.

Traumatic injuries with deep abrasion: "a burn"

O Castana  1 , J Dagdelenis, G Rempelos, P Paneris, G Anagiotos, D Diplas, D Alexakis
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Traumatic injuries with deep abrasion: "a burn"

O Castana et al. Ann Burns Fire Disasters. .

Abstract
in English, French

This epidemiological study deals with 34 patients with friction burns sustained between January 2007 and January 2008. The age group most affected was that between 21 and 30 yr, with a male predominance. Road traffic accidents were the commonest cause of friction burns (31 patients) and the lower limb was body part most commonly affected. The therapy was mostly conservative (no. 18): 14 patients were treated with a split-thickness skin graft, and just two with flap cover. Friction burns are overlooked in the emergency department because of their association with more critical mechanical injuries. They can be prevented by observing standard safety measures such as special clothing or appropriate equipment, especially as regards motorcycle riders.

Les Auteurs de cette étude considèrent 34 patients atteints de brûlures causées par la friction entre janvier 2007 et janvier 2008. Les patients âgés de 21 à 30 ans constituaient le groupe le plus communément intéressé par ce type d'accident, avec une prévalence du sexe masculin. La plupart des lésions par friction étaient causées par les accidents de la route (31 patients) et le membre supérieur était la partie du corps la plus touchée. La thérapie était normalement conservatrice (18 patients), 14 patients ont reçu une greffe cutanée d'épaisseur variable, et seulement deux ont reçu une couverture à lambeau. Quelquefois on ne s'aperçoit pas que certaines brûlures sont causées par la friction à cause de l'association d'autres lésions d'origine mécanique plus graves. Il est possible de prévenir ce type de brûlure en observant les mesures normales de sécurité, comme par exemple porter des vêtements particuliers ou un équipement approprié, particulièrement pour ce qui concerne les motocyclistes.

Keywords: BURN; DEEP ABRASION; INJURIES; TRAUMATIC.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. Friction burn
Table I
Table I. The patients
Fig. 2
Fig. 2. Mode of injury
Fig. 3
Fig. 3. Sex distribution
Fig. 4
Fig. 4. Age
Fig. 5
Fig. 5. Degree of burn
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Fig. 6. Therapeutic management
Fig. 7
Fig. 7. Associated injuries
Fig. 8
Fig. 8. Site of burn
Fig. 9
Fig. 9. Foot burn
Fig. 10
Fig. 10. Severe foot burn
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