High-voltage electrical burn

The injury may lead to limb loss and disfigurement of the victim, which will have a lasting impact on the ability of the individual to return to work.

(A) Appearance on day 5 following fasciotomy in a high-voltage electrical burn patient showing a gangrenous middle finger and ring finger along with nonviable tendons.

(B) Following skin necrosis due to electrical burns, debridement and a groin flap were performed.