Virak Tan1. 1. 1 Institute for Hand & Arm Surgery, Millburn, NJ, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Various techniques have been described for removal of a tight constricting ring from a finger. A novel procedure is described in this article. METHODS: The method is a modification of the string wrap or winding technique. A 1-inch Coban wrap, lubricant, and pickups are all that is required. RESULTS: The author has used this method to remove constricting rings from swollen and arthritic fingers in 5 patients. The technique has been successful in all cases, and no complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS: The Coban method is a quick, easy, and inexpensive technique for ring removal from a finger. The technique should be taught to and known by every clinician who treats hand problems.
BACKGROUND: Various techniques have been described for removal of a tight constricting ring from a finger. A novel procedure is described in this article. METHODS: The method is a modification of the string wrap or winding technique. A 1-inch Coban wrap, lubricant, and pickups are all that is required. RESULTS: The author has used this method to remove constricting rings from swollen and arthritic fingers in 5 patients. The technique has been successful in all cases, and no complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS: The Coban method is a quick, easy, and inexpensive technique for ring removal from a finger. The technique should be taught to and known by every clinician who treats hand problems.
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Keywords:
constricting; edematous finger; ring removal; tight ring