Compression Devices as an Alternative Approach After Unsuccessful Ring Removal Attempts

Area of Science:

• Medical devices
• Emergency medicine
• Surgical techniques

Background:

• Stuck ring removal is common, but lacks a standardized best practice.
• Existing methods (lubricants, cooling, manipulation, cutting) have limitations and risks.
• Preserving the ring's sentimental value is often crucial for patients.

Observation:

• A patient presented with a stuck ring on an injured finger.
• Multiple standard removal techniques were attempted unsuccessfully.
• A compression device (CD) was employed for ring removal.

Findings:

• The compression device (CD) successfully facilitated the removal of the intact ring.
• This method allowed for non-destructive ring removal.
• The technique proved effective after other methods failed.

Implications:

• The compression device (CD) presents a viable alternative for stuck ring removal.
• This approach may reduce the need for ring destruction.
• Further research could establish the compression device (CD) as a standard technique.