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Monday, 17 September 2018 15:33

Splinters

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OUCH!  Splinters hurt.  They hurt a lot! They get stuck in the foot and cause pain and frustration because they aren’t easy to get out.

Splinters are just one type of foreign body that can get embedded in the foot.  It usually happens to the sole of the foot, and can be very painful. It can even get infected.  It can be glass, metal wire, wooden splinter, or even the thorn from a plant. It can even be a hair from a pet!  Yes, even a simple hair can cause trouble!

 

Moms and dads have a lot of different “tools” they use to try and get them out.  They use tweezers, needles, scissors , and even nail clippers. Unfortunately, they usually only manage to push it in deeper and cause more pain.  Their “surgery” can even start an infection.

If you step on a splinter or something else and it gets “stuck” in your foot, you should leave it to a specialist who has the right tools and skills to take care of it.  I am a specialist who has the right tools and skills to take care of things stuck in your foot.

At South Shore Foot Care, we treat children along with adults for these problems everyday. Call us so we can help you.  (516) 374-3668 / (516) 775-8440.