| Literature DB >> 32042231 |
Jayakrishnan K Narayana Kurup1, Hitesh H Shah1.
Abstract
Rubber band syndrome (Dhaga Syndrome) is a very rare condition seen mostly among children in whom elastic bands worn around the wrist or forearm for religious or decorative purpose and its presence is overlooked by the parents. These forgotten bands slowly cuts through the skin and soft tissue underneath causing constriction and damage to the underlying structures. Circumferential constricting scar with discharging sinus is the cardinal feature. We report a case of rubber band syndrome in a 2 year old boy in which the constriction was severe enough to cause fracture of the distal radius and ulna.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired constriction band; Dhaga syndrome; Rubber band syndrome
Year: 2020 PMID: 32042231 PMCID: PMC7000557 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.01.010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Orthop ISSN: 0972-978X