May 11, 2010

In Bradford, burns and scars still healing


In 1985, a fire under the bleachers at Bradford City's soccer stadium in England killed 56 people and burned over 200 others. But out of the ashes of those flames has risen a world-renowned burns and plastic surgery treatment center.

Recently, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the disaster, a new extension to the center has opened which will expand the research into hair and skin conditions, according to The Guardian. The center was originally opened to help treat the victims of the fire, who suffered severe burns. Even with treatment, burns can leave scars which can be reduced with the use of silicone gel sheeting.

Professor David Sharpe, one of the doctors who helped treat the original victims, told the news source that the new center was staffed by "the best possible plastic surgeons with an in-depth understanding of the latest research in wound healing and scarring."

The latest breakthroughs include silicone-based scar treatment products to help reduce the visibility of scars. Burn victims frequently have scars which mar their appearance, but the use of silicone gels and ointments can help cover the scars.

The burn unit was created using donated funds in direct response to the tragedy and has since become a world-class treatment facility.

The opening of the center was accompanied by several memorial services taking place throughout the city. ADNFCR-3015-ID-19771608-ADNFCR

 

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