Degloving is a term for a severe injury in which the skin and underlying tissues are forcefully separated from the underlying structures, resembling the removal of a glove from the hand. Degloving injury can refer to several conditions: deglovin... Degloving is a serious injury in which skin detaches from the muscle and bone. This article reviews the treatment and recovery process. Degloving injury Degloving injury also called avulsion injury, is defined as the separation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues from the underlying deep fascia, muscles and bones 1 compromising the adjacent fascia, muscles, blood vessels and nerves 2. Degloving injuries can affect every part of the body, but in particular the limbs, trunk, scalp, face, and genitalia 3. In addition to local tissue injuries, severe concomitant injuries and massive blood loss typically occur, so the degloved ... A degloving injury happens when the topmost layers of your skin, including the ripped muscle, connective tissue, or bone, are removed. According to experts, these kinds of injuries can be life-threatening.
