Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefässe : Organ der Vereinigung der Deutschen Plastischen Chirurgen
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Jun 2006
Review Comparative Study[Current treatment strategies for paediatric burns].
Paediatric burns occupy the third place in the severe accident statistics in Germany after traffic injuries and drowning. The paper reviews current treatment concepts of pre-hospital management, fluid resuscitation and surgical therapy in paediatric burned patients. ⋯ The rehabilitation process starts basically with admission to the burn unit. A tight cooperation between therapists and the relatives of the paediatric burn victim is needed for psychological recovery and reintegration into society.'The adaptation to the suffered trauma resulting in life-long disability and disfigurement is the main task of psychotherapy.
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Jun 2006
[Memantine and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): effects of treatment and cortical reorganisation].
In recent studies a central nervous system involvement in the pathogenesis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) was suggested, stimulating the introduction of central acting drugs. Animal studies have demonstrated an increased expression of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in experimental neuropathic pain. ⋯ These first results demonstrate central nervous system involvement in the development and maintenance of CRPS. The results (functional, pain, fMRI, MEG) after treatment with Memantine indicate the importance of the NMDA receptor system in neuropathic pain syndromes and provide a promising approach for the treatment of CRPS.