An incidental finding of an intraosseous metallic object within the os calcis

Foot Ankle Spec. 2012 Oct;5(5):330-3. doi: 10.1177/1938640012457678. Epub 2012 Sep 10.

Abstract

The authors present a case of an incidental finding of a metallic foreign body located within the calcaneus of a 17-year-old girl. Although the presence of foreign material is a common occurrence in the foot, intraosseous metallic bodies are rare, especially so when they present as an incidental finding. A literature review of PubMed using keywords metallic, foreign body, and calcaneus revealed only a single case report, which did not present as an incidental finding. The presentation described here is rare and provides a platform for discussion about possible management options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ankle Injuries / complications
  • Calcaneus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings*
  • Metals*
  • Sprains and Strains / complications
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Metals