What Is a Avulsion Wound

Avulsion. An avulsion is a partial or complete tearing away of skin and the tissue beneath. Avulsions usually occur during violent accidents, such as body-crushing accidents, explosions, and gunshots. They bleed heavily and rapidly.

What can cause an avulsion wound?

Avulsions are devastating injuries, and they come with a high degree of infection risk—similar to burns. 1 They are commonly caused by animal bites, industrial equipment injuries, or motor vehicle accidents (especially motorcycles).

What does the word avulsion mean in medical terms?

: a forcible separation or detachment: such as. a : a tearing away of a body part accidentally or surgically.