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. 2016 May;98(5):300-2.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2016.0119. Epub 2016 Mar 29.

Evaluation of a two rubber band technique for finger ring removal

D Kingston  1   2 , D Bopf  2 , U Dhanjee  2 , A McLean  1
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Evaluation of a two rubber band technique for finger ring removal

D Kingston et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2016 May.

Abstract

Introduction: Rings are required to be removed from a finger in many clinical situations. Rings that are difficult to remove is a problem encountered frequently. Many techniques have been reported for this problem. This study looks at the effectiveness of a single technique for removing difficult rings from fingers.

Methods: A two rubber band technique was used in this study of 69 difficult to remove rings. Success of the technique and time to removal were recorded.

Results: Difficult rings were removed in 92.5% of cases, in a mean time of 10.7 seconds. No fingers or rings suffered damage during the study.

Conclusions: This two rubber band technique is a rapid, safe and effective method for removing rings that cannot be removed easily.

Keywords: Finger; Injury; Removal; Ring.

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Figure 1
Inserting rubber bands under the ring
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Figure 2
Rubber bands under the ring in preparation for removal
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Figure 3
Applying traction to the ring using the rubber bands
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Figure 4
Rotating the ring around the finger by oscillating the rubber bands
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Figure 5
The ring held safely by the rubber bands after removal
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