Orlando, Fla.—Major thermal burn injury (MThBI) is more common than some may think, with nearly 50,000 Americans experiencing this injury each year. In total, 20% to 50% of survivors exhibit chronic pain and decreased quality of life. After accounting for covariates including total body surface area (TBSA), age, ethnicity and education, female survivors are more likely to develop this life-disrupting chronic pain than men, according to new research.
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