Delayed manifestations of the “Nail-Slipper injury”

Penetrating injuries of the foot are a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. The residents of the underdeveloped world are especially prone to suffer such injuries as barefoot walking is still common. However, a relatively common injury that occurs in the shod feet is the “Nail-Sl...

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Published in:Chirurgia degli organi di movimento 2009-12, Vol.93 (3), p.149-153
Main Authors: Dhar, Shabir Ahmed, Dar, Tahir Ahmed, Sultan, Asif, Butt, Mohammed Farooq, Mir, Mohammed Ramzan, Kawoosa, Altaf Ahmed, Farooq, Shaika
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Foot
Foot Injuries - complications
Foreign Bodies - etiology
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Original Article
Orthopedics
Surgical Orthopedics
Time Factors
Wounds, Penetrating - complications
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Summary:Penetrating injuries of the foot are a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. The residents of the underdeveloped world are especially prone to suffer such injuries as barefoot walking is still common. However, a relatively common injury that occurs in the shod feet is the “Nail-Slipper injury”. A metal nail penetrates through the rubber sole of the footwear introducing the rubber piece into the soft tissue of the foot. As the nail is removed the piece remains behind often leading to delayed manifestations. This article describes the various delayed manifestations of this injury. A leading question for the antecedent injury of this kind should be asked from all patients with such presentations, especially in the urban setting.
ISSN:2035-5106
2035-5114
1973-2538
DOI:10.1007/s12306-009-0034-2