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Laceration(Archived)

Richard K. Newman  1 , Heba Mahdy
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Laceration(Archived)

Richard K. Newman et al.

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Lacerations are a pattern of injury in which skin and underlying tissues are cut or torn. Healthcare providers encounter lacerations regularly. In 2005, it was reported that nearly 12% of all ER visits, or 13.8 million visits, occurred for laceration care.[1] Depending on the location and severity of the injury, Lacerations can also be managed in the outpatient setting.

The clinical presentation of lacerations can be highly variable based on location, depth, width, and length. Due to this highly variable presentation, the healthcare team must understand the critical history and physical exam items each laceration requires. See Images. Laceration of the Right Lower Leg and Flexor Tendon Laceration.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Richard Newman declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Heba Mahdy declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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