Prevention of paediatric ring avulsions - a cadaveric study.
biomechanical · Level V
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Abstract
Finger ring avulsion injuries can be functionally, cosmetically and emotionally devastating for the patient. This cadaveric study assessed a simple way to prevent ring avulsion injuries. Fresh cadaver fingers were used to test the incidence of avulsion injury with ordinary rings and when a single slot was cut in the ring. Intact rings mostly produced significant digital injuries, while the rings with slots did not.
Medical subject headings
- Finger Injuries
- Jewelry