Two partially embedded rings resulting in chronic erosion of a finger.

Forrest O. Moore; Brian P. Thornton; Adam M. Shiroff; David D. Zabel; Henry C. Vasconez

Two partially embedded rings resulting in chronic erosion of a finger.

Forrest O. Moore, Brian P. Thornton, Adam M. Shiroff, David D. Zabel, Henry C. Vasconez

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Abstract

Embedded rings in the fingers may cause neurovascular, tendinous, or bony injury. These are very rare injuries usually found in patients with mental illness. To minimize the potentially serious complications, mentally-challenged individuals should have tight rings removed. We present a case of a 41-year-old gentleman with schizophrenia who had two partially embedded rings on his left index finger but consistently refused to have the rings removed. Following appointment of a guardian, the patient was returned for surgery to remove the rings. He recovered without further sequelae.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	431-434
Number of pages	4
Journal	Delaware medical journal
Volume	76
Issue number	12
State	Published - Dec 2004
Externally published	Yes

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Two partially embedded rings resulting in chronic erosion of a finger.

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