THE ROLE OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RADIOLUCENT FOREIGN BODIES IN SOFT TISSUES OF EXTREMITIES

Aim: High Resolution ultrasonography has revolutionised the management of non-metallic foreign body removal. USG aids in measuring depth and size body, its from skin surface any associated collection to perform a less invasive, easier surgery without need for additional radiologicalinvestigations like CT scan or MRI both which are expensive not easily available. Material Methods:22 patients with mean age 33.3 years were admitted our department exploration during 2020 2022. The affected sites plantar aspect feet 9 patients, leg 4 palm hand fingers 5 patients. Preoperatively, all underwent part. Duration complications observed. Results: patient was 33.34 (range 15 70). Intraoperatively, we able locate remove bodies 22 actual surgeries lasted than min 14 (63.6 %) cases 15-20 8(36.6%) cases. Foreign retrieved wood 12 (63%), thorn (21%) rubber pieces slippers 6 (10.5%) No observed Conclusion: Ultrasonography is areliable, cheaper an easydiagnostic tool detection localization should be included evaluation clinically suspicious retained non-radiopaque soft tissue extremities.