25YOM COMES TO THE ER FOR A FINGER INJURY. HE REPORTS  HE GOT A FISHING HOOK IN HIS FINGER WHEN FISHING.  HE REMOVED PART OF THE HOOK WITH PLIERS BUT A PIECE REMAINED. URGENT CARE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE PIECE WITHOUT SUCCESS. EXAM NOTES SMALL PUNCTURE WOUND WITH INCISION FROM PREVIOUS ATTEMPT TO REMOVE FOREIGN BODY. DX: PUNCTURE WOUND WITH FOREIGN BODY OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER WITHOUT DAMAGE TO NAIL
Date: 6/22/2025
Category: tools and workshop equipment
Product: PLIERS, WIRE CUTTERS OR WRENCHES
Products involved: FISHING (ACTIVITY, APPAREL OR EQUIPMENT); PLIERS, WIRE CUTTERS OR WRENCHES
Diagnosis: Puncture
Body part: Finger
Location: Place of Recreation or Sports