Introduction:
The scalp is considered a mechanical barrier that prevents bruising and provides an important aesthetic appearance. Scalp ruptures are uncommon but serious. Severe traumatic injuries like dog bites, high-speed road collusions, or industrial accidents can damage hair-bearing units and may result in an avulsion of the whole layers of the scalp [1].
It is important to conduct a comprehensive examination of the body before starting treatment. Some injuries will be fatal if left untreated such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and intracranial haemorrhages. Hypovolemic shock may be seen in such injuries and must be detected and managed early by both blood and fluid administration [2].
Ruptures of the scalp are painful and difficult to treat. The most successful and available therapeutic option is surgical replantation. However, failure of this process leads to undesirable results such as thermal wounds, infection, prolonged hospitalization period, and bad cosmetic outcomes [3].
In this paper, we present a 10-year-old female that had her scalp ruptured due to an electric bicycle accident. This rupture extended to involve other structures. Such extended injury with its management and outcome is a rare encounter in the literature.