Needle Injury Hand With Broken Needle In Proximal Phalanx of Index Finger

Following xrays are of a foreign body in hand. The foreign body in this case is a needle which was stuck in index finger and on attempted removal got broken.

Here is the anteroposterior view of the broken needle showing needle part at level of proximal phalanx of index finger.

Broken Needle In Hand

A Broken Needle In Proximal Phalanx Of Index Finger - AP Xray

Here is the oblique view

Oblique View Of Broken Needle in Proximal Phlanx Of Index Finger

Oblique View Of Broken Needle in Proximal Phlanx Of Index Finger

The broken piece of needle was removed using Carm image intensifier.

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