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Ring finger ray amputation: a 25-year follow-up.

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  • 1Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, Petrie Campus, New York, New York, USA.

American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|July 13, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a 25-year follow-up of a severe ring avulsion injury. Secondary ring finger ray amputation yielded excellent long-term function and cosmetic outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Class III ring avulsion injuries present complex treatment challenges.
  • Optimal surgical techniques for severe ring avulsion injuries are debated.
  • Long-term outcomes of conservative or radical treatments require further investigation.

Observation:

  • A 25-year follow-up of a patient with a class III ring avulsion injury is presented.
  • The patient underwent secondary ring finger ray amputation.
  • No bony transposition was performed during the ray resection.

Findings:

  • The ring finger ray amputation resulted in excellent long-term functional recovery.
  • Excellent long-term cosmetic results were achieved following the procedure.
  • This approach demonstrates the viability of ray resection without bony transposition for severe injuries.

Implications:

  • Secondary ring finger ray amputation is a viable option for class III ring avulsion injuries.
  • This surgical technique can provide superior functional and aesthetic outcomes.
  • Further studies should explore ray resection without bony transposition in similar cases.

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