A simple method to remove a tight ring using two nylon strings attached to a curved needle

There are different techniques of removing a tight ring. One is to wrap a self-adhesive tape around the distal oedematous area [1]. A suture wound tightly around the swollen area may allow the ring to slip over it [1]. A tight fitting surgical glove placed over the affected area can be slipped under the tight ring [1]. Finally the ring can be cut using appropriate equipment [3]. These methods are cumbersome to the patient and may not be successful. Cutting the ring requires special equipment and the jewellery will lose its value. Ceylon Medical Journal 2018; 63: 82-83