Presentation
Nail gun accident.
Patient Data
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
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Two views of the hand demonstrate a large nail passing just lateral to the third MCP joint, not clearly involving the bone. Another metallic fragment is seen just palmar to the second metacarpal.
Case Discussion
Work place nail gun accidents are relatively common and always make of 'ouch' x-rays.