Foot trauma due to foreign bodies — out of sight, out of mind?

Nag, Satyajit; McCulloch, A. J.; Razvi, Salman

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“…Other self‐induced mechanical injuries included increased activity (walking more than usual). In the category, puncture wounds, the external traumas identified were mainly stepping, either barefoot or in shoes, on sharp objects, for example, a toothpick, needle, metal nail, tack, screw, or piece of shell 54,67,71,74,76 . Unusual activities that led to trauma included prolonged walking during holidays, playing five softball games in 1 day, and a water ski binding rubbing on the foot 75,78,88 …”

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“…Ill-fitting shoes and socks 81 Ill-fitting shoes on the sole of foot near the heel 47 Inappropriate footwear and self-treatment without using medical products-three independent ulcers 56 New hiking boots 84 New shoes 42,104 New Slippers 37 Plaster cast for a fracture 14,80 Plaster of Paris cast 34 Removed callus with over-the-counter adhesive plaster 68 Rolled edge of compression bandage 48 Sandal strap caused wound 26 Worn lining of surgical shoes caused blisters on toes 100 Blunt force trauma Bruising from car accident 35 Accidentally kicked a locker 44 Car keys had fallen into shoe avulsing toe nail 76 Bumped foot into a cabinet 79 Barefoot walking on rough surface a26…”

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“…Type of trauma Nature of trauma Reported trauma/precipitating event Metal nail penetrated shoe while gardening 77 Patient trod on two toothpicks 71 Piece of shell walking barefoot on beach 54 Puncture wound to the foot while working in his yard whilst wearing slippers 77 Self-injury wound, to relieve severe pruritus by piercing skin with sharp implements 102 Small screw embedded in slipper 76 Thumb tack embedded in heel 96 Thumb tack embedded in shoe 97 Thumb tack embedded in toe whilst walking barefoot 96 Tip of hypodermic needle penetrated third toe of right foot causing swelling and cellulitis 74 Trod on a clout nail which pierced boot a119…”

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The reported external traumas among people with diabetes‐related foot ulcers and their outcomes: A systematic review of case reports

Abu‐Qamar

Kemp

Whitehead

2022

International Wound Journal

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The objective of this systematic review was to collate evidence published in case reports on the reported origins of external traumas that contribute to the development of diabetic foot ulcers and their outcomes. The review also aimed to suggest reporting criteria for external traumas contributing to the development of diabetic foot ulcers. The search strategy led to the identification of 1224 articles across six electronic databases. Additional articles were also sourced from other electronic platforms (Google scholar) and the reference lists of the included case reports. Ninety-four articles met the inclusion criteria and were published between 1989 and 2020. The included case reports were independently assessed for methodological quality using a Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist. Following the verbatim extraction of data, the JBI three steps approach to "meta-aggregation" for managing qualitative data was used to synthesise the data on external traumas that contributed to the development of foot ulcers along with the reported outcome. Information on the included case report characteristics was also extracted. The case reports included 155 patients. Average age was 57.2 years with a range from 17 to 86 years. External traumas were mainly experienced in the domestic setting and were categorised into two main categories, mechanical trauma (n = 87, 60%) or burns (n = 58, 40%). The most frequently reported origins of external trauma were contact with a hot surface, animal bites, friction, and puncture wounds. Although healing was the most frequent outcome, a prolonged time was recorded for the ulcers to heal highlighting the importance of prevention. Prevention might not eradicate origins of external trauma 100%, showing the importance of patient and/or family role in monitoring domestic risks, early detection of ulcer and seeking immediate professional care. Foot ulcers need to be reported against standardised criteria considering local characteristics of the ulcer and the individual's general profile.

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The reported external traumas among people with diabetes‐related foot ulcers and their outcomes: A systematic review of case reports

Abu‐Qamar

Kemp

Whitehead

2022

International Wound Journal

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“…Peripheral vascular disease is a major contributor to 50% of foot ulcers and is associated with reduced healing and increased susceptibility to infection leading to gangrene and amputation. 3 The commissioning of high quality footcare and auditing standards of foot management pathways offer significant benefits, as does prompt patient referral to a multidisciplinary footcare team. 4 In 2010-11, the NHS in England spent around £650 million on diabetic foot ulcers and amputation; this estimate equates to 0.6-0.7% of its budget.…”

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The foot attack: Where are the defence mechanisms?

2014

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There is a need to raise awareness of foot complications and to decrease amputations in people with diabetes. The cost of care for these patients is high once they develop foot complications. With the correct management up to 80% of amputations are preventable, and decision makers are acknowledging that they can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of foot complications and thereby reduce the amputation rate. Commissioning high quality footcare and auditing standards of foot management pathways will be beneficial, as will prompt patient referral to a multidisciplinary footcare team. Signposting of these services to patients and carers may be the most important factor in preventing a minor foot problem escalating to an amputation. Br J Diabetes Vasc Dis 2014;14:72-74

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Foot trauma due to foreign bodies — out of sight, out of mind?

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The reported external traumas among people with diabetes‐related foot ulcers and their outcomes: A systematic review of case reports

The reported external traumas among people with diabetes‐related foot ulcers and their outcomes: A systematic review of case reports

The foot attack: Where are the defence mechanisms?

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