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Parachute Method: A Novel Method to Retrieve a Stuck Degloved Finger.
Madhu Periasamy1, Kumanan Asokan1, Monusha Mohan1
1Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Summary
A novel parachute technique uses skin sutures and a lubricated glove to safely free entrapped fingers, preventing further injury from improper retrieval attempts. This method is especially useful for domestic injuries involving kitchen utensils like idli plates.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Entrapped finger injuries, particularly proximal to the proximal interphalangeal joint, are uncommon domestic incidents.
- Distal edema and forceful retrieval attempts can cause severe skin degloving and neurovascular damage.
- Standard retrieval methods may be difficult or impossible in certain domestic settings, such as with kitchen utensils.
