Simple and affordable soft brace application in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a hereditary disease characterized by increased fragility of the epidermis and mucosa and is accompanied by blister formation following minor trauma. Repeated injuries cause contracture and scar formation, which can further result in hand deformity, leading to a decline in hand ability and a lower quality of life. In this study, after the scar release of patients' hands, we developed a new and practical portable soft support, and evaluated its efficacy in delaying the scar contracture of hands after operation.

Methods

According to the hand function scores, the patients were divided into two groups. Those with excellent and good grades were assigned to the open hand function group, and those with poor grades were allocated

SUBMITTER: Wu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10791806 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature