Neodymium magnet-assisted retrieval of metallic foreign bodies in the upper extremity: a descriptive surgical technique series - Takeaways - MDSpire

Neodymium magnet-assisted retrieval of metallic foreign bodies in the upper extremity: a descriptive surgical technique series

  • By

  • Okyar Altas

  • Kemal Zencirli

  • Kagan Cevlik

  • Dogan Kiral

  • Alperen Korucu

  • Alperen Elibol

  • July 15, 2026

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    Neodymium magnets were used in a study involving 15 patients for the retrieval of metallic foreign bodies in the upper extremity.

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    All 15 cases achieved 100% procedural success with a mean operative duration of 3.13 minutes.

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    The study utilized two techniques: direct removal through mini-incisions and vibration localization for precise fragment identification.

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    Fluoroscopy utilization averaged 0.88 images per case, indicating low reliance on imaging during procedures.

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    The findings suggest that neodymium magnet-assisted retrieval is a feasible approach in hand surgery, though further research is needed.

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Neodymium magnet-assisted retrieval of metallic foreign bodies in the upper extremity: a descriptive surgical technique series

  • by Okyar Altas, Kemal Zencirli, Kagan Cevlik, Dogan Kiral, Alperen Korucu, Alperen Elibol

  • July 15, 2026

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