A Novel Method of Ring Removal From the Aging Finger
A simple, inexpensive method for removal of a ring from a swollen finger in elderly patients is described. This technique is similar to application of an Esmarch bandage prior to a surgical procedure. The technique uses a sheet rubber blood-drawing tourniquet, a hemostat, and a lubricant. In over 25...
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
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| description | A simple, inexpensive method for removal of a ring from a swollen finger in elderly patients is described. This technique is similar to application of an Esmarch bandage prior to a surgical procedure. The technique uses a sheet rubber blood-drawing tourniquet, a hemostat, and a lubricant. In over 250 cases, this method has failed only once and no complications have been noted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d49974331bad4fcebe7c089599b3b5b72022-12-21T18:32:14ZengSAGE PublishingGeriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation2151-45852151-45932010-11-01110.1177/2151458510389464A Novel Method of Ring Removal From the Aging FingerStephen L. Kates MD0 Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USAA simple, inexpensive method for removal of a ring from a swollen finger in elderly patients is described. This technique is similar to application of an Esmarch bandage prior to a surgical procedure. The technique uses a sheet rubber blood-drawing tourniquet, a hemostat, and a lubricant. In over 250 cases, this method has failed only once and no complications have been noted.https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458510389464 |
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