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Groin Flap for Ring Avulsion Injury of Little Finger

Nareshkumar Codandabany

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Journal of Plastic Surgery and Transplantation 5(1):p 42-44, January-June 2025. | DOI: NA

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Nareshkumar Codandabany. Groin Flap for Ring Avulsion Injury of Little Finger. J of Pla Sur and Trans. 2025;5(1): 38-40.

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Received : December 12, 2024         Accepted : February 18, 2025          Published : June 20, 2025

Abstract

Background: Ring avulsion injuries occur when a sudden force pulls a ring from a finger, causing trauma that ranges from soft tissue laceration to complete amputation.1 Aim: To describe the management of a ring avulsion injury using a groin flap technique. Objectives: To prevent amputation, maintain finger function, and minimize morbidity. Material: A 17-year-old male presented with a ring avulsion injury to the right little finger, resulting in complete amputation at the distal interphalangeal joint and exposed tendon up to the proximal mid-phalanx. Result: The groin flap healed well, preserving finger function. Conclusion: Regional flaps play a critical role in managing ring avulsion injuries, especially in cases where microvascular replantation is unfeasible.2


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Nareshkumar Codandabany. Groin Flap for Ring Avulsion Injury of Little Finger. J of Pla Sur and Trans. 2025;5(1): 38-40.


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Ring avulsion injuryGroin flapSoft tissue coverage

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