title: Puncture wounds: therapeutic considerations and a new classification.
abstract: Despite abundant documentation in the literature regarding the complications of puncture wounds, emergency room personnel and practitioners alike often undertreat this seemingly innocuous injury. The authors present a review of the literature, recommendations for treatment, and a new classification of puncture wounds to aid the clinician in the management of this injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Oakwood Downriver Medical Center, Lincoln Park, Michigan.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Resnick
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Fallat
mesh_terms: D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology; D013742:Tetanus / Q000517:prevention & control; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine