Lee, C.K.; Ahmad, T.S.; Abdullah, B J (2008) Splinter removal with the aid of ultrasonography: a case report. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal (MOJ), 2 (2). pp. 47-49.
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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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Journal or Publication Title: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal (MOJ) |
| Additional Information: | Corresponding Author: Lee Chee Kuan, Dept. of Orthopaedic & Traumatology, Hospital Sg. Buloh, 47000, Sungai Buloh, Selangor D.E. Email: sbanlck@yahoo.com |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Splinter; Ultrasonography |
| Subjects: | R Medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Nor Izzati Ab Razak |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Jan 2012 11:41 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Jan 2012 11:41 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/2499 |
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