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Closed degloving injury of the fifth toe
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
|January 1, 1994
Abstract:
Closed degloving injuries of the toes are rare due to their short length, protection in shoes, and general lack of adornment. When these injuries occur, neurovascular compromise can lead to a loss of viability of the toe. Prompt recognition and successful reduction are necessary to maintain normal structure and function.