Epidemiological Profile of Acute Phase Hand Burns in Adults: Experience of the Plastic and Burn Surgery Department at the Military Hospital of Rabat (Study of 102 Cases)

The aim of our study is to collect epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and evolutionary data on hand burns in order to evaluate our care protocols, propose preventive measures, and develop recommendations tailored to our context. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective descriptive and analytical study spanning four years, from January 2017 to December 2020, within the plastic, reconstructive, and burn surgery department at the Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital in Rabat. During this period, we collected data on 102 patients with burns to at least one hand who were admitted to our department for treatment of burns in the acute phase. Results: This study shows that the most common epidemiological profile is that of a male patient, aged between 35 and 45, admitted for superficial or intermediate second-degree burns affecting the dorsal surface of both hands and the face, caused by a domestic accident involving the explosion of a 3 kg gas cylinder or a pressure cooker. Discussion: Treating a burned hand is a difficult challenge for the surgeon. However, it is a situation that surgeons often face due to the high number of hand burns. The diagnosis of depth, quality, and early initial treatment are therefore essential to reduce functional and aesthetic complications. Conclusion: Early, adequate, multidisciplinary care remains the cornerstone for limiting the sequelae of hand burns and offering the patient an acceptable quality of life.