Knee foreign body

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Knee pain since car accident one year ago.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Linear metallic foreign body projects in the soft tissues anterior to the patella. 

Case Discussion

Patient presented with knee pain and restricted movement after a car accident one year ago.

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