Burns related peripheral neuropathy: risk factors
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Burns related peripheral neuropathy: risk factors. Burns thickness of >20%, Burns surface area >15%. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Risk factors for mononeuropathy multiplex
- Burns thickness of >20%
- Burns surface area >15%
Risk factors for mononeuropathies
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Risk factors for polyneuropathy
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References
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- Lee MY, Liu G, Kowlowitz V, et al. Causative factors affecting peripheral neuropathy in burn patients. Burns 2009; 35:412-416.
- Marquez S, Turley JJ, Peters WJ. Neuropathy in burn patients. Brain 1993; 116:471-483.
