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Multimodality imaging of foreign bodies of the musculoskeletal system
Mohamed Jarraya1, Daichi Hayashi, Richard V de Villiers
11 Department of Radiology, Section of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, 820 Harrison Ave, FGH Bldg 3rd Fl, Boston, MA 02118.
Objective:
The purpose of this article is to clarify the most relevant points in managing suspected foreign bodies of the musculoskeletal system on the basis of a literature review and published reports with cases to illustrate each type on different imaging modalities.
Conclusion:
Foreign bodies of the musculoskeletal system are a common problem in emergency departments, with more than a third missed in the initial clinical evaluation. These retained objects may result in various complications and also offer fertile ground for litigation.
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