Salvage of Circumferential Multiplane Degloving Injury of Hand with Single Viable Finger - Case Report.

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.