title: Chronic circumferential periostitis of proximal phalanges related to tight fitting rings.
abstract: We present three cases of chronic erosion injuries to the phalanges seen at our institution. We review the literature regarding this uncommon injury and discuss the clinical scenarios in which these injuries may occur, the radiographic findings, treatment options, and outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Rm 3537F, 1200 N. State St, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: George R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Matcuk
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Learch
authors.forename: Sravanthi R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Keesara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010522:Periostitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography