Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Splinter, Ultrasonography
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Volume
2
Issue
2
Publisher
Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
Additional Information
Corresponding Author: Lee Chee Kuan, Dept. of Orthopaedic & Traumatology, Hospital Sg. Buloh, 47000, Sungai Buloh, Selangor D.E. Email: sbanlck@yahoo.com