Presentation
Stepped on a nail.
Patient Data
Age: 13 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Foreign body in foot - nail
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Ankle and foot radiographs verified the nail did not injure any of the foot bones.
Case Discussion
In plantar puncture wounds, besides the presence or absence of fracture, further clinical details are relevant to proper management, such as: if the patient was barefoot or wearing rubber-soled shoes; neurovascular status; if the patient is diabetic or not.