Finger trapped in door latch removed using an electric saw. A new technique and review of other techniques

Parachute Method: A Novel Method to Retrieve a Stuck Degloved Finger

“…An entrapment injury can be caused by any object which has a hole adequate enough to admit the finger of a child, ranging from the so-called safe plastic toys, kitchen utensils, 7 8 door latches, 9 rubber bands to even toy hair thread. Entrapment usually occurs proximal to the PIP joint which is the point of greatest circumference.…”

“…Methods of removal of the trapping object include cutting and non-cutting methods. 9 Management of idli plate entrapment of the pediatric finger with mechanical cutters has been described. 7,8 They are difficult to sterilize and can cause injuries.…”

What a Ratchet! A Gripping Case Report of an Entrapped Finger with an Unyielding Wrench

“…2,3,5,6 In the event that these methods fail, destructive tools (eg, ring cutter, electric saw, dental drill, Midas rex) become necessary to cut or break the ring. 2,[4][5][6][7][8][9] Rings are traditionally made from metals like gold, silver, and platinum, although alloys like tungsten, titanium, and stainless steel have been recently popularized. [7][8][9] In addition to ring entrapment, plastic and hand surgeons have increasingly encountered digit entrapment with household or workplace items, like lug nuts, washers, door latches, and wrenches.…”

“…[7][8][9] In addition to ring entrapment, plastic and hand surgeons have increasingly encountered digit entrapment with household or workplace items, like lug nuts, washers, door latches, and wrenches. 2,6 These items are typically composed of the aforementioned alloys. In comparison with traditional metals, these alloys fall higher on the Mohs hardness scale, often resulting in ineffective removal with traditional destructive tools.…”

“…2,3,5,6 In the event that these methods fail, destructive tools (eg, ring cutter, electric saw, dental drill, Midas rex) become necessary to cut or break the ring. 2,4–9…”