The effect of non-severe burn injury on the peripheral somatosensory system

Vetrichevvel Thirthar Palanivelu

    Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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    Abstract

    [Truncated] Non-severe burn injuries involve less than 20% of the total body surface area (TBSA and account for over 80% of burn presentations at hospitals in the developed world. despite very low mortality there is growing evidence that these non-severe injuries are associated with long-term systematic effects. In addition, impaired sensation, paresthesia, chronic pain and itch are common sequelae, leading to long-term functional deficits for burn patients. In this thesis the effects of non-severe burns on the peripheral somatosensory system were investigated.





    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • The University of Western Australia
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Fear, Mark, Supervisor
    • Wallace, Hilary, Supervisor
    • Wood, Fiona, Supervisor
    Award date14 Jun 2016
    Publication statusUnpublished - 2016

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