From Injury to Independence: Investigating the Impact of Hand Burn Severity on Functional Outcomes in Children and Adolescents Followed for 24 Months After Injury—A Prospective Cohort Study

These findings indicate that higher HABS scores at the time of injury are associated with poorer upper extremity outcomes, particularly in the early post-burn period, suggesting that HABS may help identify children who could benefit from closer monitoring or early rehabilitation planning.