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Novel Use of a One-stage Synthetic Dermal Substitute for the Treatment of a Class III Ring Avulsion Injury

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a novel treatment of an Urbaniak class III ring avulsion injury using the application of one-stage synthetic dermal substitute. Ring avulsion injuries are uncommon and complicated injuries despite the small forces needed to produce a complete amputation. Most often the treatment involves an emergent trip to the operating room for revision amputation or salvage procedures including replantation. We illustrate and describe the treatment of a class III Urbaniak ring avulsion injury with application of one-stage synthetic dermal substitute. A review of the current literature, a description of the patients' operative management, and a 1-year follow-up are provided.

Source: Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.02.007

Authors: Sean Porter, Logan Druessel, Adrienne Lee

Institutions: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Mercy Health, MetroHealth Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500