Unusual presentation of a ring injury in a psychiatric patient.
1. A ring embedded in the digits may result in erosion of the skin, tendons, and bones. 2. This type of injury may be prevented by removing the ring at the time of the injury. 3. All constricting bands should be carefully monitered and, if necessary, removed from fingers to prevent chronic erosion especially in people with a physical or mental disability.
Balakrishnan
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA. cbalakri@med.wayne.edu
Nyitray
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D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000150:complications*