A member asked:

I recently injured myself by slapping a mirror. i tried to remove as much of the glass in my hand as possible but it still feels like there some left.

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Time, patience: Small pieces of glass often extrude by themselves over time. If they can be seen or felt externally, they may be removed like a splinter. If they are deep or can't be felt externally, they are extremely difficult to find surgically.

Answered 1/5/2015

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Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

See a doctor: An xray may show where the remaining pieces are. You don't want to root around yourself and cut something important.

Answered 3/19/2013

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