The burn cohort had twice as many admissions for musculoskeletal diseases when compared with the uninjured cohort.
The burn cohort spent close to three times longer in hospital with musculoskeletal diseases than the uninjured cohort.
Burn appears to have effects on bone mineral density for a prolonged period after burn discharge.
The burn cohort had twice the admission rate for soft tissue disorders than the uninjured cohort.
Minor burn was associated with increased admission rates for musculoskeletal diseases.