Case 263: Malaysian Charm Needles (Susuk) | Radiology
2019年2月21日 · A 58-year-old woman was seen in the rheumatology clinic for bilateral wrist and knee pain that was unresponsive to physiotherapy and intra-articular steroid injections. Remote fracture of the left tibia from a motor vehicle collision was reported and was previously treated with conservative management.
investigations such as an MRI may endanger the patient and healthcare staff. The detection of susuk is usually incidental via radiograph3 as patients are usually secretive about their insertion for fear of the talisman losing its powers. These needles are not clinically palpable, leaving behind no scars or marks to indicate their presence.
The Wandering Charm Needle - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC)
With regard to the MRI safety profile of charm needles, a previous in vitro study has shown that no artefacts or distortions were caused by charm needles on a 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner. However, there have been no studies proving the safety profile of these needles in MRI scanners with higher magnetic field strengths [ 4 ].
Wrist foreign bodies - charm needles (susuk) - Radiopaedia.org
These needles are pin-like in shape, with chemical analysis revealing more than 90% gold and other metals (aluminum, iron, copper). They are non-ferrous and safe for patients undergoing MRI scans.
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2020年4月22日 · Diagnosis: Charm needles (susuk) Discussion: In Malay culture, charm needles (termed susuk), are needles are which are inserted into the soft tissues by a shaman (termed bomoh). Charm needles have various purposes those found in facial region are mainly for cosmetic reasons. Their insertion is supposed to bring beauty.
Susuk Charm needles in orofacial soft tissues
Discover the reasons for charm needle insertions, their chemical composition, and their impact on magnetic resonance imaging. Explore the varied motivations behind wearing charm needles and the potential complications. Uncover the results of …
Susuk: Charm needles in orofacial soft tissues - ResearchGate
2013年1月1日 · Nambiar et al [3] in his study using 1.5-T MRI machine stated that charm needles showed no ferromagnetic characteristics and it was safe for patients to undergo MRI. ...
Susuks (charm needles) in the craniofacial region - Academia.edu
We conducted a study to determine the numbers of susuks (charm needles) and their distribution in the craniofacial region of susuk wearers, and the sex, racial affiliation, and age of the wearers. In addition, we sought to determine whether the presence of susuks posed any potential hazard to patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Localising the susuk in its exact position becomes even more challenging when there are multiple susuks or if they are thin and non-palpable within tissues. Added to these are the chances of hazards during MRI, radiographic artefacts, overlaps, secondary images, etc.
Susuks (charm needles) in the craniofacial region
2008年6月21日 · In addition, we sought to determine whether the presence of susuks posed any potential hazard to patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We studied various radiographs of 33 susuk wearers (age range, 33–69 years) and investigated the most common sites of insertion in the craniofacial region.
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