Assessing Thickness of Burn Scars Through Ultrasound Measurement for Patients with Arm Burns

Introduction In this study, ultrasound measurement was used to reveal objective differences between male and female patients in arm burn scar thickness. Methods An experienced physician trained by radiologists used an ultrasound machine and a digital height and weight scale to measure normal skin and scar thicknesses and patients’ body mass indices (BMIs). On the day of testing, the pressure garments (PGs) on the patients’ arms were removed. Results Bonferroni 95% confidence intervals for scar thicknesses measured in female and male patients were 0.135 to 0.212 cm and 0.045 to 0.113 cm, respectively; the individual confidence level was 97.5%. For both groups, a P value of