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Intraoperative Ultrasound for Extracting Deep-Seated Radio-Opaque Foreign Body from Calf: A Case Report
Sreenivasulu Metikala1, Venkata Manvith Munagala2, Colin J Carroll3
1Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Richmond, VA.
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|December 14, 2023
Summary
Point-of-care ultrasound accurately located a retained bullet in a patient's calf, enabling precise surgical removal. This method offers a safe alternative to traditional imaging for deep-seated metallic object extraction.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Medical Imaging
- Ultrasound Technology
Background:
- Chronic leg pain and muscle cramps can result from deeply embedded foreign objects.
- Surgical removal of retained metallic objects often requires extensive imaging and dissection.

