The radiolucent wooden foreign body

Wooden foreign bodies in the extremities are frequently not suspected at initial presentation. Most often, these foreign bodies are not visualized radiographically. Xeroradiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and MRI have been described as useful adjuncts in foreign body detection and localization. In our case, a truly radiolucent wooden foreign body was well visualized on plain radiographs. The atypical appearance resulted in misinterpretation, and proper diagnosis and treatment were delayed.