Kinesio taping to address post-sternotomy scars in pediatric patients: A case report.
Elizabeth G HarveyPublished in: Scars, burns & healing (2022)
Sternotomy scars can cause physical and psychological harm. Sensors (receptors) in the skin help with movement and balance responses. The impact of scar stiffness (adhesion) on developing motor control has not been reported in infants. Treating the scar in the remodelling phase with elastic tape may improve the scar's appearance and ability to move, thereby improving development.