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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-14 | Issue-01
Management of Traumatic Degloving Injury of the Hand: A Case Report
Omar Mourafiq, Abdellatif Benbouha, Khalil Belkhayat, Hicham Salahi, Omar Mergad
Published: Jan. 10, 2026 |
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Pages: 71-74
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Abstract
A 33-year-old man sustained a severe hand degloving injury involving the index, middle, and ring fingers after entrapment in a brick machine. Emergency management included debridement, fixation, tendon repair, and skin reimplantation. Partial necrosis required secondary surgery. Despite the crush mechanism, recovery was favorable with good function and aesthetics. Early surgery and rehabilitation are key to optimal outcomes