Severity depends on total body surface area, depth, and location. Full-thickness burns require grafting, and burns to hands, face, and joints produce disproportionate functional impact.
Contracture and scarring require repeated surgical revision.
Alternative Names:
Major Burn Injury|Catastrophic Burn
Why it Matters?
Reconstructive revision surgery continues for years and is legitimately projected, though plans sometimes assume an indefinite series without medical support for that frequency. Burn center records document the planned reconstructive sequence, which is the benchmark. Psychological treatment for disfigurement and post-traumatic symptoms is also standard in severe burn cases and represents genuine cost rather than an inflated addition.
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Frequently asked questions
Are ongoing reconstructive surgeries legitimate?
Is psychological treatment genuine cost?
