Splinters in a Frame

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No, you will enjoy unlimited free shipping whenever you meet the above order value threshold. Paperback Language of Text: Be the first to rate this product Rate this product: The splinter is grasped and removed, taking particular care not to push the splinter further into the nail bed. Radiolucent splinters are not visualized on plain radiographs, and CT scanning, MRI, or ultrasonography should be strongly considered. Markers such as needles help in the precise localization of the splinter and facilitate its removal.

Once localized, the foreign body is removed with a forceps or a hemostat, avoiding any unnecessary tissue dissection. Deeper splinters, especially those close to important structures such as nerves, tendons, blood vessels, or vital organs, should be referred for surgical removal. The traumatic introduction of wood splinters under the fingernails and toenails is common and frequently associated with severe throbbing pain.

However, for a more proximal subungual splinter, caution must be exercised not to disturb the nail matrix because this may result in failure of the nail to grow back normally. To remove such a splinter, the digit is anesthetized by means of a digital nerve block, and the nail plate overlying the splinter is partially avulsed.

This can be accomplished by a variety of methods. Most commonly, a V-shaped piece of nail is cut using small, but strong, scissors. The point of the V is at the proximal tip of the splinter.

The splinter is grasped and removed, taking particular care not to push the splinter further into the nail bed Figure 3. The nail plate also may be partially avulsed by shaving the nail plate overlying the splinter with a no. This is done by using light strokes with the blade held in a proximal-to-distal direction. This technique gradually creates a U-shaped defect in the nail, exposing the entire length of the splinter 18 Figure 4. Alternatively, the distal portion of the nail plate may be vaporized with a carbon dioxide laser unit, if that option is available.

The nail plate overlying the splinter is shaved using a no. Light strokes are used in a proximal-to-distal direction , creating a U-shaped defect in the nail and exposing the entire length of the splinter. After removal of the splinter, the wound is copiously irrigated under high pressure, and the contaminated tissue is debrided. Routine wound-care instructions are given to the patient, and a hour follow-up visit is scheduled as an office visit or a telephone call. After subungual splinter removal, postoperative wound care should include an occlusive dressing and a topical antibiotic.

The need for tetanus prophylaxis is addressed at the time of removal. Already a member or subscriber? Address correspondence to Gohar A. Reprints are not available from the authors. The authors indicate that they do not have any conflicts of interest. Diagnosis and treatment of retained foreign bodies in the hand. Am J Surg ; Soft tissue foreign bodies.

Lammers RL, Magill T. Detection and management of foreign bodies in soft tissue. Emerg Med Clin North Am. Acute management of foreign body injuries of the hand.

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Radiol Clin North Am. Ultrasound for the diagnosis of retained splinters in the soft tissue of the hand. Ultrasound-guided retrieval of small foreign objects in subcutaneous tissue. Soft tissue foreign body removal. Clinical procedures in emergency medicine. Foreign body injuries of the hand. Rosen P, et al.

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Jun 15, Issue. Evaluation The most common error in the management of soft tissue foreign bodies is the failure to detect their presence. TABLE 1 Reactions to Retained Foreign Materials Type of material Reaction severity Reaction type Glass uncontaminated Mild Encapsulation Blackthorns Severe Inflammatory reaction from alkaloids Wood Severe Infection, inflammatory reaction from oils and resins Cactus spines Moderate to severe Inflammation from fungal coating on the plant; delayed hypersensitivity reaction Rose thorns Moderate to severe Inflammation from fungal coating on the plant Sea urchins Moderate to severe Inflammation and infection; toxic and allergic reaction Metal Mild Encapsulation Plant spines alkaloids Mild to severe Toxic reaction Animal spines Mild to severe Toxic reaction Plastic Mild Encapsulation Information from references 3 and 4.

TABLE 2 Signs of a Hidden Foreign Body Puncture wound Blood-stained injury track of a fresh wound Sharp pain with deep palpation over a puncture wound Discoloration beneath the epidermis Wound that elicits pain with movement Wound that fails to heal Abscess with sterile culture Pain associated with a mass Mass under the epidermis Chronically draining purulent wound Cyst Granuloma formation Sterile monoarticular arthritis Periosteal reactions Osteomyelitis Pseudotumors of bone Delayed tendon or nerve injury Information from references 3 and 4.

Splinter Removal When possible, reactive objects should be removed before inflammation or infection occurs. Follow-Up Care After removal of the splinter, the wound is copiously irrigated under high pressure, and the contaminated tissue is debrided. Read the full article.

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