Degloving injuries of the hand
Avulsion of skin from the hand or fingers is an injury that has a dramatic presentation. The entire musculo-skeletal unit of the finger is intact, and the patient can often move the parts of his naked hand quite normally. The challenge for the reconstructive surgeon lies in resurfacing the hand or f...
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doaj-ceb72600df8541088c9bd5dd59d9551c2020-11-25T03:50:44ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2011-01-0144222723610.4103/0970-0358.85344Degloving injuries of the handR KrishnamoorthyG KarthikeyanAvulsion of skin from the hand or fingers is an injury that has a dramatic presentation. The entire musculo-skeletal unit of the finger is intact, and the patient can often move the parts of his naked hand quite normally. The challenge for the reconstructive surgeon lies in resurfacing the hand or finger with a good quality pliable sensate skin cover while preserving the movements and function of the hand. Traditionally, skin grafting has been the standard method of reconstruction in such injuries. However, skin grafting does have many disadvantages, too. This article deals with the features of such injuries, management protocols and other reconstructive options available in the armamentarium of the hand surgeon.http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2011;volume=44;issue=2;spage=227;epage=236;aulast=KrishnamoorthyDegloving injuryflaphand surgeryhand injuryreconstruction |
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Degloving injuries of the hand |
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Degloving injuries of the hand |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. |
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
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0970-0358 1998-376X |
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Avulsion of skin from the hand or fingers is an injury that has a dramatic presentation. The entire musculo-skeletal unit of the finger is intact, and the patient can often move the parts of his naked hand quite normally. The challenge for the reconstructive surgeon lies in resurfacing the hand or finger with a good quality pliable sensate skin cover while preserving the movements and function of the hand. Traditionally, skin grafting has been the standard method of reconstruction in such injuries. However, skin grafting does have many disadvantages, too. This article deals with the features of such injuries, management protocols and other reconstructive options available in the armamentarium of the hand surgeon. |
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Degloving injury flap hand surgery hand injury reconstruction |
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