Abstract
Future studies are needed to define the natural history of plantar puncture wounds; delineate optimal initial evaluation techniques; examine the role of broad-spectrum antimicrobials for prophylaxis; treatment, or both; and investigate optimal therapy for immunocompromised patients.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Foot Injuries*
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Foreign Bodies / diagnosis
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Humans
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Osteomyelitis / etiology
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Osteomyelitis / microbiology
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Osteomyelitis / therapy
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Wound Infection / etiology
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Wound Infection / therapy
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Wounds, Penetrating / complications
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Wounds, Penetrating / diagnosis
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Wounds, Penetrating / therapy*