Management of pedal puncture wounds.
Puncture wounds of the foot are a commonly encountered traumatic entity. Their management, however, is often inadequate and can lead to serious secondary complications. A comprehensive knowledge of proper treatment protocol should be mandated for any clinician who treats the lower extremity.
Brook
J W
JW
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents