Burns and wounds can have devastating consequences on both the physical body and the emotional makeup of patients who have been affected. Disfigurement, loss of mobility, risk of infection, deep scarring and psychological issues can be so severe that they significantly effect a patient’s way of life.
Burn Reconstruction
The Department of Plastic Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center works with skilled and experienced burn reconstruction experts who can rebuild the skin and restore form and function for patients who have suffered from first, second and third degree burns. Our doctors can help people who have experienced a number of burn types, including:
- Electrical burns
- Radiation burns
- Thermal burns
- Chemical burns
Treatment options for burn care and reconstruction procedures vary depending on each patient’s condition and tolerance for certain therapies. Options may include one or more of the following:
- Pain management
- Physical and/or occupational therapy
- IV (intravenous) fluids and electrolytes
- Skin grafting surgery
- Reconstruction surgery for function and aesthetics
Exceptional care for burns and wounds
Physicians at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center are actively involved in leading burn and wound care research and, for that reason, have a deeper understanding of the subject matter. As a research and educational institution, OSU Wexner Medical Center offers patients first access to breakthrough technology, medication and dressings that are not available to others.
Surgeons at OSU Wexner Medical Center can help whether you have been affected by
- Crush injuries
- Poor circulation
- Diabetic ulcers
- Gangrene
- Necrosis
- Surgical wounds
- Radiation effects
- Tumors
- Disease
- Other conditions
Our surgeons are specialty trained in complex reconstruction procedures that can restore both form and function for those who have suffered from a range of injuries, disease or conditions.