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Author Spotlight: Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome
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[An invisible splinter in the finger]
Nina J Loman1,2, Douwe Rijpsma1
1Rijnstate Ziekenhuis, afd. Spoedeisende Hulp, Arnhem.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|May 15, 2023
Summary
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) with the waterbath technique effectively located a retained wooden splinter in a patient's finger. This imaging method enabled successful splinter removal, improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Ultrasound Technology
Background:
- Foreign body retrieval is a common emergency department procedure.
- Accurate localization of retained fragments is crucial for successful removal and preventing complications.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old male presented with a suspected retained wooden splinter in his right index finger after initial self-removal.
- The patient experienced persistent discomfort, indicating a remaining fragment.
Findings:
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) utilizing the waterbath technique successfully visualized the retained wooden splinter.
- The POCUS waterbath-technique facilitated precise localization of the foreign body.
Implications:
- POCUS offers a rapid, non-invasive method for diagnosing and locating retained foreign bodies in the extremities.
- The waterbath technique enhances ultrasound visualization of superficial foreign bodies.
- This approach can streamline the management of retained splinter injuries in emergency settings.
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