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    IMAJ | volume 28

    Journal 7, July 2026
    pages: 460-461

    Embedded Freshwater Snail in the Hand Following Rafting Trauma: A Rare Case Report

    1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel 2 Hadassah Medical Organization and Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

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    Summary

    Freshwater injuries often pose diagnostic challenges due to occult entry wounds and the risk of infection from environmental pathogens. We report a rare case of an embedded live-derived (biologic) foreign body, Theodoxus jordani, in the hand after rafting trauma on the Jordan River, emphasizing early imaging, prompt extraction, and environment-appropriate antimicrobial coverage.

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