Citation

Andrade P, Kaura AS, Bryant JR, Burke E. J. Am. Coll. Clin. Wound Spec. 2017; 9(1-3): 32-34.

Affiliation

Department of Hand Surgery, Michigan Surgical Specialists, 11012 E 13 Mile Rd #112, Warren, MI 48093, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jccw.2018.06.004

PMID

30591899

PMCID

PMC6304335

Abstract

Thermal ring injuries are rarely reported in the literature. For this reason, treatment is varied without a standard approach. We describe a case of a thermal wedding ring injury sustained during a welding accident. It is critical to understand the 3 zones of burn injuries when managing these infrequent cases. Furthermore, the dynamic progression that ensues a thermal burn will directly affect outcome. A case is presented along with a graduated approach to the management of such injuries.

Language: en

Keywords

Hand burn; Ring injury; Thermal injury