The Underreported Benefits of Surgical Intervention for Chronic Sequelae of Closed Degloving Injuries: A Case Series

Significant preoperative pain was associated with the presence of a fibrous capsule despite the resolution of fluid collection. Not previously discussed in the literature, the involvement of large sensory nerves at the Scarpa or muscle fascia plane may help explain the degree of pain and subsequent relief. Surgical management was highly effective in addressing pain, neuropathy, and soft-tissue deformity associated with CCDI. These findings support surgery as a definitive treatment option for CCDI symptoms.