Rubber Band (Dhaga) Syndrome of the Wrist

Kumar, Mukesh; Sharma, Kamal Kant; Chauhan, Lalit Kumar; Mehta, Pooja

doi:10.1007/s12098-018-2724-y

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“…Rubber band syndrome was first reported in 1965 by Hogeboom (4). So far, there are only a few cases were reported in English, and all the reported cases occurred in children's wrist (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12). In this case, a 7-month-old girl presented infection symptoms and was diagnosed with soft tissue infection in her left ankle.…”

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A rare case report of acquired rubber band syndrome due to an unnoticed rubber band on a baby’s ankle

Yang¹,

Huang²,

Ye³

et al. 2020

Transl Pediatr

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We report a case of a 7-month-old girl who presented with 2 months history of redness and swelling syndromes around the left ankle. The local hospital diagnosis of left ankle soft tissue infection and gave antibiotic treatment. However, her symptoms were failed respond to the antibiotic treatment and suggested to transfer to our hospital. We gave this girl a detailed physical examination, when opening the ankle crease a hidden rubber band was found and the surrounding soft tissues were lacerated. As a result, the child was taken to surgery to remove the band and repair the lacerated structures and her postoperative recovery was well. A rubber band worn for decorative purpose or accidently by the child is sometimes missed by the parents and remains long unnoticed. For the clinical features of a linear constricting scar around the wrist or ankle in the presence of a swollen syndrome, it should always alert the clinician to the possibility of a forgotten band around the joints. This appears to be the first case of acquired rubber band syndrome reported occurred on children's ankle.

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A rare case report of acquired rubber band syndrome due to an unnoticed rubber band on a baby’s ankle

Yang¹,

Huang²,

Ye³

et al. 2020

Transl Pediatr

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“…9 Ultrasonography and MRI are useful for diagnosing contracture of the soft tissue when the rubber band has penetrated the tendons and neurovascular structures. 9,10 In all reported cases, the treatment was surgery. During incision, there is a risk of severing the rubber band; therefore, an Sshaped or a zig-zag incision is recommended instead of a vertical incision.…”

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“… 9 Ultrasonography and MRI are useful for diagnosing contracture of the soft tissue when the rubber band has penetrated the tendons and neurovascular structures. 9 , 10 …”

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A Case of an Elderly Patient With Rubber Band Syndrome

Amemiya

Maeda

Nemoto

et al. 2021

Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online

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Rubber band syndrome is a relatively rare disease in which a rubber band around a limb becomes embedded under the skin, resulting in tissue damage. Most reported cases are in children, and its occurrence in adults is considered extremely rare. We present a case of a 71-year-old patient with cognitive impairment, in whom a rubber band around the wrist became embedded under the skin. The examination of the distinctive circumferential scar, ultrasonography, x-ray, and magnetic resonance imaging led to the diagnosis of rubber band syndrome. To avoid further damage to the tissue, surgical removal of the band was conducted. When elderly patients with cognitive impairment present with chief complaints of swelling and contracture in the limbs due to an unknown cause, accompanied by a circumferential scar on the affected limb, rubber band syndrome should be considered. Due to risk of deep tissue necrosis, prompt band removal is necessary.

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“…Misri et al reported a foreign body reaction to a red thread tied on the forearm of a child. 11 Forgotten threads on the wrist have been reported to constrict soft tissue and cause compartment syndrome 12 . Koebnerization of disorders such as lichen planus from threads in contact with the skin has also been reported 13 …”

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“…11 Forgotten threads on the wrist have been reported to constrict soft tissue and cause compartment syndrome. 12 Koebnerization of disorders such as lichen planus from threads in contact with the skin has also been reported. 13 In addition to the above-mentioned cutaneous adverse ef- Occupational exposure to benzidine and 2-naphthylamine in azo dye production has been linked to bladder cancer (category 1 human carcinogens).…”

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Traditional threads tied on children in india trigger dermatitis and may contain carcinogens

Palaniappan

Gopinath

Karthikeyan

2020

Pediatric Dermatology

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Threads are considered auspicious and play an integral role in Hindu rites of passage. Colors used commonly include red, black, yellow, and white. Threads (known as "araijan kayiru" in the Tamil language) are commonly tied over the hip of infants and children. Waist threads are tied from the age of 1-3 months at the day of the naming ceremony or some other auspicious date to protect from "evil eyes" and "evil spirits" or to "ensure adequate weight gain". Neck and wrist threads are tied intermittently (at any age) during auspicious occasions. Loosely tied threads gradually tighten against the skin as the child's weight increases and are replaced as needed. These threads are in continuous contact with the skin of children for months to years and can result in skin manifestations. We report a series of children with cutaneous effects secondary to prolonged thread contact.

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Rubber Band (Dhaga) Syndrome of the Wrist

Cited by 5 publications

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A rare case report of acquired rubber band syndrome due to an unnoticed rubber band on a baby’s ankle

A rare case report of acquired rubber band syndrome due to an unnoticed rubber band on a baby’s ankle

A Case of an Elderly Patient With Rubber Band Syndrome

Traditional threads tied on children in india trigger dermatitis and may contain carcinogens

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