Foreign body - wire in finger

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Linear metallic density in the soft tissues of the second digit (index finger). 

Case Discussion

Another example of a painful work place accident. This occurred while working with a metal cable. 

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