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Horrible case of finger degloving caused by a wedding ring!
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Horrible case of finger degloving caused by a wedding ring!

A degloving injury is a type of avulsion in which an extensive section of skin is completely torn off the underlying tissue, severing its blood supply. It is named by analogy to the process of removing a glove. Degloving injuries invariably require major surgical interventions. Treatment options include replantation or revascularization of the degloved skins, or when these are not possible, skin grafts or skin flaps. While the preservation of the extremities and limbs is normally preferred, in some cases amputations may be advised or required. Don't forget to FOLLOW us @medicalpedia

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about 7 years ago

Can anybody provide some more information about this? I didn't properly understand how this injury appeared

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over 3 years ago

in this case, the wedding ring caught under the skin and peeled the tissue upward and away. akin to removing your surgical glove is removed only in this case, the tissue was wholly resolved from the digit.

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