Airgun Pellet in Soft Tissue, Extra-Articular, May Create Long-Term Joint Morbidity: Case Report and Literature Review
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pellet, gunshot, extra articular, soft tissue, injury
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Introduction Pellet gunshot injuries occur quite frequently especially among teenagers Although conservative approaches to treatment are broadly accepted such measures should account for any potential ramifications for the surrounding organs or other structures Migration infection and limitation of proper functioning are hazards that should be weighed when evaluating the need for further steps Case presentation We report the case of a 25-year-old male presented to our emergency department a few hours after incurring an airgun shot in the region of his right knee Clinical examinations and a radiological assessment revealed the pellet to have struck in an extra-articular location and indicated that the patient would be able to tolerate the injury with mild painkillers However after a few weeks the patient was experiencing limitations in joint movement though the location of the pellet had not changed This prompted major concern about the correct clinical pathway to follow in such cases especially for patients who are athletes Conclusion Injury management for small pellet gunshots should not be as generalised as it is in the conservative approach More individualised decision-making is required
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2016-07-15
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