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An Experimental Study of Ring Avulsion Injuries and Two Preventive Devices

Th. DUBERT
A. DIOP
P. VOELTZEL

From the Institut de la Main, Paris, France, Laboratoire de biomécanique de l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers (ENSAM), Paris, France and Créations Haute Joaillerie, Paris, France

Correspondence: Dr Th. Dubert, Institut de la Main, 6 square Juvenet, Paris, France, Tel: + + 33 1 6 4434390, Fax: + + 33 1 6 4434498, E-mail: sosmain{at}club-internet.fn

We have performed biomechanical experiments on fresh cadaveric fingers to test two modifications to normal rings which may prevent ring avulsion injuries. One of these modifications produced reliable protection against ring avulsion accidents and was undetectable. It thus does not reduce the symbolic value of a wedding ring.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 25, No. 5, 418-421 (2000)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(00)80002-9
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