Splinter removal with the aid of ultrasonography: a case report
Splinter or foreign body removal from the hand and foot is a common occurrence. Usually only the deep seated, broken or missed splinters are referred to the surgeon for removal. Unless the object is radio-opaque, plain radiograph will not give any useful information, hence removal can sometimes be v...
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2008
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/2499/1/Splinter_Removal.pdf http://eprints.um.edu.my/2499/ http://www.morthoj.org/2008v2n2/Splinter_Removal.pdf |
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| Summary: | Splinter or foreign body removal from the hand and foot is a common occurrence. Usually only the deep seated, broken or missed splinters are referred to the surgeon for removal. Unless the object is radio-opaque, plain radiograph will not give any useful information, hence removal can sometimes be very difficult and traumatic. We are reporting a case where a radiolucent splinter was removed with the aid of ultrasonography. This modality can help to localize a splinter at the pre and intra-operative period, minimizing amount of exploration and time of operation. |
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