Fragmented acupuncture needle as a linear metallic foreign body near the proximal interphalangeal joint of a horse.

Objective: To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a fragmented, migrating acupuncture needle near the palmar proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) of a horse.

Animal: A 9-year-old Warmblood cross mare.

Clinical Presentation, Progression, And Procedures: The mare presented for evaluation of a linear metallic foreign body on the palmar lateral aspect of the PIPJ following acupuncture treatment.