Presentation
Office related injury, large penetrating receipt spike in the right hand.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Receipt spike in hand
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There is a large metallic spike that is entering at the volar point of the hand between the first metacarpal web space, there is no evidence of bony involvement.
Case Discussion
When imaging large foreign bodies, it is important to obtain an 'en face' projection to ensure there is no bony involvement, luckily in this case there isn't.
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