Abstract

A technique for removing rings from swollen fingers

Author(s): Mr David Bosanquet,Mr Gareth Roberts,Miss Lucy Haydock,Mr Alun Yewlett MRCS,Mr Alun Yewlett

The removal of a ring from a swollen finger can prove difficult, for example, following trauma. We present a simple technique for removing a ring from a swollen finger using a length of suture material, which in our experience is a simple and effective procedure.