Question
The following clinical image shows an injury type. Identify it.
| A. | Degloving injury |
| B. |
Lacerated wound |
| C. |
Incised wound |
| D. |
Contusion |
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Correct Answer � A Explanation |
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Degloving Injury:
– Occurs when skin & subcutaneous tissue are separated from underlying fascia/muscles/bones.
– Caused by high-velocity trauma (e.g., road accidents, machinery, crush injuries).
Can be:
– Open: Skin is torn away (as shown in the image).
– Closed: Internal separation with intact skin (e.g., Morel-Lavallée lesion).
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
B. Lacerated wound
– Caused by blunt trauma tearing skin irregularly.
– Edges ragged, but skin not completely avulsed or exposing deeper structures.
C. Incised wound
– Caused by sharp object (e.g., knife).
– Clean-cut edges, lacking avulsion or deep tissue exposure.
D. Contusion
– A bruise with no skin break.
– Caused by blunt force with subcutaneous bleeding.
– No open wound or tissue avulsion.