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Published on: November 25, 2011
Embedded ring injuries
S H Kuschner1, H Gellman, M Hume
1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|March 1, 1992
Summary
Embedded rings in patients with mental illness can be surgically removed without digit loss. However, altered mental status may complicate treatment decisions and outcomes for these specific injuries.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Embedded ring injuries present unique challenges in emergency settings.
- Patients with a history of mental illness require specialized assessment for trauma management.
Observation:
- Two patients with a history of mental illness presented with embedded rings.
- Altered mental status was noted as a common finding in patients with such injuries.
Findings:
- Successful ring removal was achieved in one patient, preserving digit and function.
- The second patient refused the recommended treatment for the embedded ring.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering psychiatric history in trauma care.
- Tailored approaches are necessary for managing embedded ring injuries in patients with mental illness.
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