COMPLICATED SKIN WOUNDS

摘要

Degloving or avulsion injuries are commonly seen in equine practice. Primary repair is the preferred treatment for wounds that involve detachment of skin with maintenance of an intact blood supply. Closing as much of the wound as possible improves thecosmetic and functional outcome and lessens the amount of healing to occur by second intention.1 Complications, such as sequestrum formation, are lessened and healing is improved when exposed bone and tendons are covered with skin and soft tissue in the immediate post trauma period.