[Diagnosis and management of hand injuries caused by foreign bodies]

The authors survey the possibilities of diagnosis of the frequent injuries of the hand caused by foreign bodies. It is proven by them that almost all foreign bodies can be demonstrated using radiological methods (native picture, ultrasound examination, xeroradiography, CT, MRI). They support the immediate surgical care in the therapy of injuries caused by foreign body, they deal however with the problems of the later therapy, too. Their opinion is backed up by the demonstration of case reports.