title: Completely embedded ring in the finger of a growing child.
abstract: A case of a completely embedded ring in the finger of a growing child is presented. Because the ring was completely covered with epithelium or eschar, the diagnosis was masked until radiographs were obtained. Although bony erosion was present, neither digital sensation nor circulation was compromised. The patient regained nearly full, active motion after the ring was removed.
authors.affiliation: Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Brou
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Levine
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male