REHABILITATION OF BURN VICTIMS IN THE ACUTE PHASE

In the management of burns, the role of rehabilitation isessential, the rehabilitation program aims to obtain an orthopedic, functional, aesthetic andpsychological state as close as possible to the previous state. It must prevent hypertrophicscars and retractions, reduce stiffness and deformities to a minimum, promote healing andmaximize functional capacities. The techniques applied throughout the stages of care are complementary. They willcombine, to varying degrees, immobilization, postural installation, skin stretching, equipment,physical therapy and compression.The cooperation of the patient is essential it requires the therapists to take into accountall the problems and difficulties encountered by the patient, whether they are physical,psychological, socio-familial or professional. The aim of this work is to emphasize the importance of functional rehabilitation in thetherapeutic management of burned patients by allowing them a rapid social and professionalreintegration.