What is the medical term for removing a splinter from the hand?

Answer 1

There are many medical techniques to remove splinters safely. Common medical techniques include the Elliptical Technique and the String Technique.

Elliptical Technique:-

In the elliptical technique the surrounding area of the splinter is sliced in an elliptical formation. From there the flesh in the elliptical area is cut (in the shape of an upside-down cone) and the whole chunk of flesh, containing the splinter is removed.

Needle Cover Technique:-

The Needle Cover Technique is limited to fish hook removal.

String Technique:-

A string is looped around the base of the hook, and as the hook is pressed further into the skin, the string is pulled, allowing the barbs to be unhooked from muscle and follow the path of the rest of the hook out of the body without snagging any additional flesh.