Garden rake injury

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Injury after stepping on a garden rake.

x-ray

Two garden rake teeth have penetrated through the sole of the boot and into the foot. This is confirmed on AP/oblique views. 

Case Discussion

Painful case demonstrating that even a common garden rake can result in severe penetrating injury of the foot. 

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