Radiolucent foreign bodies in the hand: case report
Marquis, G.P.
Journal of Trauma 29(3): 403-404
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 2926858 Document Number: 331606
An unusual case of radiolucent foreign bodies (wood) in the hand is reported. Diagnosis rests on clinical suspicion and is often suggested by the injury mechanism. Management includes antibiotics, X-rays and in some instances CT scan before exploration in selected cases; re-exploration in this case 12 days after the initial operation revealed another large piece of wood, which was successfully removed. Split-skin grafting was done 10 days later, and the patient was asymptomatic with full range of motion 5 weeks after that.