Presentation
Incidental finding during a skeletal survey for blunt trauma.
Patient Data
A satisfactory sited radio-opaque, contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) within the anteromedial soft tissues superior to the elbow. There are no post-traumatic bony abnormalities.
Disclosure: I, Ashesh I Ranchod, have no actual or potential ethical or financial conflict of interest in relation to this device. This case is not intended to be a personal endorsement or recommendation of this product.
Case Discussion
Contraceptive implants are usually implanted within the non-dominant arms, just above the elbow, and within the anteromedial soft tissues. They are usually superficial and palpable for ease of removal or replacement without the need for imaging.
An implant within the right upper limb is either an error or the patient is left-handed.
In this instance, the patient confirmed right-handedness.
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