Chronic circumferential periostitis of proximal phalanges related to tight fitting rings

We present three cases of chronic erosion injuries to the phalanges seen at our institution. We review the literature regarding this uncommon injury and discuss the clinical scenarios in which these injuries may occur, the radiographic findings, treatment options, and outcomes.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Emergency radiology 2006-11, Vol.13 (2), p.89-93
Hauptverfasser:	Matcuk, Jr, George R, Learch, Thomas J, Keesara, Sravanthi R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Chronic Disease Device Removal Female Finger Injuries - diagnostic imaging Finger Injuries - etiology Finger Phalanges - diagnostic imaging Finger Phalanges - injuries Foreign-Body Reaction - complications Foreign-Body Reaction - diagnostic imaging Humans Injuries Male Middle Aged Periostitis - diagnostic imaging Periostitis - etiology Radiography
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Zusammenfassung:	We present three cases of chronic erosion injuries to the phalanges seen at our institution. We review the literature regarding this uncommon injury and discuss the clinical scenarios in which these injuries may occur, the radiographic findings, treatment options, and outcomes.
ISSN:	1070-3004 1438-1435
DOI:	10.1007/s10140-006-0511-y