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What is a ring avulsion?
Ring avulsions were defined as an injury from a sudden pull on a finger ring which results in injury ranging from soft tissue laceration to complete amputation. We used the key words “ring avulsion,” “ring amputation,” or “finger avulsion,” combined with “amputation,” or “replantation” to identify studies.
Are distal ring avulsion injuries more amenable to replantation?
A review of the literature specified that distal ring avulsion injuries are more amenable to replantation but that overall, class III injuries have poorer outcomes than lower grade ring avulsion injuries.
What happens if you get an avulsion on your finger?
Ring avulsions can be traumatic injuries that require a finger amputation. The damage can also cause blood clots and bone fractures in your damaged finger. Ring avulsions can damage any part of your finger including your: Skin and surrounding soft tissue (like muscles and fat).
How can I reduce the risk of avulsion injuries?
To reduce your risk, ensure that any rings you wear are properly fitted to your finger. If you experience an avulsion injury, seek immediate medical attention. If your finger is still intact, you should stop any bleeding by applying pressure and using bandages to wrap the finger.
A ring avulsion is an injury to one of your fingers that happens when a ring you’re wearing is suddenly pulled with a strong force. They are serious injuries that frequently lead to amputation. The most common causes of ring avulsions are workplace accidents, falls and sports injuries.
What is the Urbaniak class for ring avulsion injuries?
Ring avulsion injuries are commonly classified with the Urbaniak class system. Outcomes are superior for class I and II injuries, and there are select class III injuries that can be treated with replantation. Shared decision making with patients is imperative to determine whether replantation is app … Ring Avulsion Injuries: A Systematic Review
Can ring avulsion injury be managed in the emergency department?
While ring avulsion injury is a known entity in the hand surgery literature, there is scant description of the injury pattern in emergency medicine, much less its management and transfer implications in the emergency department (ED). Case Report