How To Remove A Piece Of Broken Needle Stuck In The Arm?

Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2017

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Question : a needle tip broke off deep into my upper right arm muscle and i can't remove it, i cant even feel it how do i get this removed or should i leave it there unless it starts causing problems?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It should be removed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Any foreign body should be removed. It can.cause severe infection.
Small metal needle tips are very difficult to remove.It might have gone to a certain distance inside making its removal difficult.I removed many foreign bodies under C ARM guidance.With C ARM machine, we can see the exact location of foreign body and it will guide the surgeon to remove it without damaging surrounding vital structures .
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
It can be removed.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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