Tiro Mmopelwa1, Vugar Nabiyev2, Selim Ayhan2, Emre Acaroglu2. 1. Ankara Spine Center, Iran Caddesi 45/2, Kavaklidere, Cankaya, Ankara, 06700, Turkey. newtonian45@yahoo.com. 2. Ankara Spine Center, Iran Caddesi 45/2, Kavaklidere, Cankaya, Ankara, 06700, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to present migration of a sharp metal material into the spinal canal in a paediatric patient and to discuss the management of metallic foreign bodies in the spinal canal. METHODS: Patient's medical reports, radiological tests, review of intraoperative findings, and literature search were examined. RESULTS: The migration and penetration of a knitting needle in a 7-year-old-boy are presented. CONCLUSIONS: There is a significant risk of migration of penetrating foreign materials into the spinal canal. Early identification and removal of these foreign bodies retained in the spinal canal may be important even when the patient is asymptomatic.
PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to present migration of a sharp metal material into the spinal canal in a paediatric patient and to discuss the management of metallic foreign bodies in the spinal canal. METHODS:Patient's medical reports, radiological tests, review of intraoperative findings, and literature search were examined. RESULTS: The migration and penetration of a knitting needle in a 7-year-old-boy are presented. CONCLUSIONS: There is a significant risk of migration of penetrating foreign materials into the spinal canal. Early identification and removal of these foreign bodies retained in the spinal canal may be important even when the patient is asymptomatic.