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High-voltage electrical injuries can cause severe tissue damage, leading to limb amputations and nerve damage. This case highlights extensive reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation for a worker with a 22 kV electrical injury.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Reconstructive microsurgery

Background:

  • Electrical injuries, particularly high-voltage incidents, pose significant risks due to cellular polarization and thermal energy conversion.
  • Occupational hazards in high-voltage environments necessitate understanding the severe consequences of electrical accidents.

Observation:

  • A 22-year-old male sustained a 22 kV electrical injury while working on an overhead line tower.
  • Initial treatment involved fasciotomies, but progressive ischemia led to amputation of the right lower extremity and left upper extremity.
  • Further complications included ischemic necrosis, requiring shoulder exarticulation and soft tissue defect repair with a fasciocutaneous flap.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced extensive tissue damage, including necrosis of the median nerve requiring nerve grafting.

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  • Reconstruction involved a parascapular fasciocutaneous flap for soft tissue defects and suralis nerve grafting for median nerve repair.
  • Long-term recovery included flexor tendon reconstruction and satisfactory hand grip function, with good prosthesis use for ambulation.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the critical need for immediate and aggressive surgical intervention in high-voltage electrical injuries.
    • Microsurgical techniques and comprehensive rehabilitation are vital for optimizing functional outcomes after severe electrical trauma.
    • Preventive measures and safety protocols in high-voltage work environments are paramount to avoid such devastating injuries.