title: Multimodality imaging of foreign bodies of the musculoskeletal system.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to clarify the most relevant points in managing suspected foreign bodies of the musculoskeletal system on the basis of a literature review and published reports with cases to illustrate each type on different imaging modalities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Foreign bodies of the musculoskeletal system are a common problem in emergency departments, with more than a third missed in the initial clinical evaluation. These retained objects may result in various complications and also offer fertile ground for litigation.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, Section of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, 820 Harrison Ave, FGH Bldg 3rd Fl, Boston, MA 02118.
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jarraya
authors.forename: Daichi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hayashi
authors.forename: Richard V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: de Villiers
authors.forename: Frank W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Roemer
authors.forename: Akira M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Murakami
authors.forename: Alda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cossi
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guermazi
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: CT; MRI; glass; metal; musculoskeletal foreign bodies; ultrasound; wood