Foreign bodies are objects that normally should not be in that area, but enter the body from outside the body for any reason.
Those related to orthopedics and traumatology enter the body through the skin, in such cases, an entry route is definitely observed in the skin. During traffic accidents, foreign objects such as glass or metal can enter the body, and a piece of a person's clothing that breaks off can enter the body through an open skin wound. Sometimes small foreign objects that enter the body with high energy have a very small entry route and this entry route can be overlooked. Foreign objects entering under the nail do not have a way of entry, but the patient definitely feels pain at the moment of entry and then the pain. This foreign object can be seen under the nail.
Although foreign objects usually enter the body by accident, sometimes people experience secondary injuries. may do this for the purpose of providing This condition, which is not common in orthopedics, is generally seen in the branches of ear, nose and throat and general surgery.
Foreign objects with smooth surfaces such as glass or metal may not cause symptoms for a long time if they do not irritate or damage tendons or nerves. However, plastic, and especially those with porous texture such as wood and fabric, may predispose to infection in the short or long term. Usually staph. Although infections due to aureus are seen, any microorganism can cause infection. The importance of such infections is that they are resistant and the possibility of dealing with the infection is low if the foreign body is not removed.
The diagnosis of foreign body reactions, which can sometimes form masses that can be confused with tumors, is based on the presence of previous trauma in the patient's history, careful examination and tests. can be placed. Glass, wood and plastics can sometimes not be seen on plain radiographs. Sometimes only its shadow is noticed. Ultrasound and MRI will help plain radiography for differential diagnosis. Metallic objects can be seen on plain radiography.
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