著者:Philip M. Buttaravoli and Kevin J. Brochu
Abstract
Puncture of the plantar aspect of the foot occurs commonly after stepping on a pointed object. This chapter addresses wound care as well as risk assessment depending on patient factors, the utility of prophylactic antibiotics, and the necessary follow-up.
Keywords
antibiotics
debridement
deep puncture wounds
delayed foot pain
delayed osteomyelitis
early presenters
highly contaminated puncture wounds
irrigation
late presenters
nail puncture
plantar puncture
Puncture wound
puncture wound of foot
recurrent infection
retained foreign bodies
rubber soled shoes
saucerize
stepping on nail