A Potentially Inexpensive Diagnostic Method for A2 Pulley Ruptures.

Injuries to the flexor pulley system of the hand, while uncommon, can be problematic and debilitating for patients. Current standards of diagnosis for A2 pulley disruptions often include costly imaging studies and inaccurate clinical testing. We present the case of a patient with an isolated complete A2 pulley avulsion that was diagnosed by employing a simple technique using a silicone wedding ring.