Foreign body - foot

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Stepped on a sewing needle.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A linear metallic foreign body (needle) is noted within the hindfoot soft tissue and medial to calcaneal apophysis.

Case Discussion

Metallic foreign body in the foot.

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