The effects of shock wave therapy applied on hypertrophic burn scars: a randomised controlled trial

• Main Authors: Peter Moortgat (Author), Mieke Anthonissen (Author), Ulrike Van Daele (Author), Tine Vanhullebusch (Author), Koen Maertens (Author), Lieve De Cuyper (Author), Cynthia Lafaire (Author), Jill Meirte (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: A wide variety of non-invasive treatments has been proposed for the management of hypertrophic burn scars. Unfortunately, the reported efficacy has not been consistent, and especially in the first three months after wound closure, fragility of the scarred skin limits the treatment opti...