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Salvage of Circumferential Multiplane Degloving Injury of Hand with Single Viable Finger - Case Report
Chaitanya Dodakundi1, Basem Saraj1, Mohamed Seidam1
1Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Hand and Microsurgery Unit, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Introduction:
Circumferential multiplanar degloving injuries of hand and wrist are devastating injuries which can severely compromise what is salvageable for achieving a functional hand, ending in amputations if not well managed.
Case Report:
We described a complete multiplanar degloving injury of hand in a 27-year-old Asian male due to a compressing machine, which was successfully salvaged with a complete free latissimus dorsi flap cover with skin graft for coverage.
Conclusion:
An unconventional one-stage surgical option for soft-tissue coverage using a complete latissimus dorsi free flap ending in a reasonably functional two-fingered hand.
