Ring Finger Necrosis Due to a Ring.

Area of Science:

• Trauma surgery
• Emergency medicine
• Vascular surgery

Background:

• Finger crush injuries are common in clinical practice.
• Patients with finger trauma often wear rings, posing a risk.
• Untreated rings can lead to digital swelling and potential gangrene.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report an unusual case of terminal finger gangrene caused by a ring.
• To emphasize the critical importance of removing circumferential constrictions on limbs.

Main Methods:

• Case report presentation.
• Review of clinical management options for ring removal.
• Discussion of potential complications associated with retained rings.

Main Results:

• An unusual case of terminal finger gangrene secondary to a constricting ring is detailed.
• This specific complication (ring-induced gangrene) is rarely documented in medical literature.
• Non-operative and operative ring removal techniques can prevent adverse outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Early removal of constricting rings is crucial in managing finger crush injuries.
• Failure to remove rings can result in severe consequences, including gangrene and loss of the digit.
• Circumferential foreign bodies on extremities require immediate attention to prevent ischemia.