Foreign body in foot

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Stepped on something sharp.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A foreign body is identified in the plantar soft tissue. 

Case Discussion

Sharp foreign bodies in soft tissue are a common daily complaint in emergency department.

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