Burns Scar Index (Vancouver Scar Scale)
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Developed in 1990 by Sullivan et al[1], the Vancouver Scar Scale was the first widely used assessment to record burns scars using a semi-quantitative approach[2], in order to measure change in scar appearance during healing and treatment[3].
Intended Population
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The Vancouver Scar Scale is for use with patients with scarring from burn injuries[4]. The VSS is used in both clinical practice and research[3].
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
Four characteristics of the scar are assessed. These are: vascularity, height, pliability, and pigmentation[5]. Each characteristic is given a score, which are added together to give an overall score between 0 and 13[6].
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Reliability[edit | edit source]
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Responsiveness[edit | edit source]
Miscellaneous
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sullivan, T et al. Rating the burn scar. The Journal of burn care & rehabilitation. 1990;11: 256-60.
- ↑ Park JW, Koh YG, Shin SH, Choi Y, Kim W, Yoo HH, et al. Review of Scar Assessment Scales. Medical Lasers. 2022;11:1-7
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Baryza, M J, and G A Baryza. The Vancouver Scar Scale: an administration tool and its interrater reliability. The Journal of burn care & rehabilitation. 1995; 16: 535-8.
- ↑ Thompson CM, Sood RF, Honari S, Carrougher GJ, Gibran NS. What score on the Vancouver Scar Scale constitutes a hypertrophic scar? Results from a survey of North American burn-care providers. Burns. 2015; 41: 1442-1448
- ↑ Fearmonti R., Bond J., Erdmann D., & Levinson H. A review of scar scales and scar measuring devices. Eplasty. 2010: 10; 43
- ↑ Nguyen T, Feldstein S, Shumaker P, Krakowski A. A review of scar assessment scales. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2015; 34.
