Burns related peripheral neuropathy: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Burns related peripheral neuropathy: clinical features. The incidence is 11-25% of burn patients. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Epidemiological features
- The incidence is 11-25% of burn patients
- It is 2-7% based on electrodiagnosis
Classification
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Clinical features
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References
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- Wu C, Calvert CT, Cairns BA, Hultman CS. Lower extremity nerve decompression in burn patients. Ann Plast Surg 2013; 70:563-567.
- Ferguson JS, Franco J, Pollack J, Rumbolo P, Smock M. Compression neuropathy: a late finding in the postburn population: a four-year institutional review. J Burn Care Res 2010; 31:458-461.
- Wong YS, Ong CT, Hsieh YY, Hung TW, Guo HR. Carpal tunnel syndrome after an electrical injury: a case report and review of literature. J Occup Health 2018; 60:320-323.
- Ali HA, Fayi KA, Alkhathami AM, Alturaiki N, Alshammari EM. Foot drop in patients with extensive 3rd and 4th degree burn, case series study. Int J Burns Trauma 2023; 13:8-12.
