Step on a nail and your scream will let the whole world know. And the whole world will tell you to get that looked at immediately. Puncture wounds to your feet need prompt care to avoid complications. If the object you stepped on is small, like a needle or a splinter, carefully remove it and apply gentle pressure to your foot to stop any bleeding. If debris is left in the wound, you may need professional help to remove all the pieces. Use soap and water to clean the puncture and minimize your infection risk. Apply an over-the-counter antibiotic and a clean bandage to protect the hole. You may need to pad the area around the wound to protect it from pressure, too.
Make sure you change the bandage regularly and check the wound for signs of infection. If you see anything suspicious, get it checked right away. You should also get immediate care if you notice rust on whatever you stepped on. Puncture wounds can easily result in tetanus, and that doesn’t depend on how small they are. Our team at Podiatry Associates, P.C. is here to help you with any type of wound healing. Make an appointment at our Castle Pines, Cherry Creek, or Parker, CO offices by calling (303) 805-5156 or using our online forms.What’s the best first aid for a puncture wound?
6 Convenient Locations
Our proud team of podiatrists and physical therapists at Podiatry Associates, P.C. has been happily serving Douglas County, downtown Denver, and the surrounding areas for 20 years.
Castle Pines Foot and Ankle Clinic &
Castle Pines Physical Therapy 7505 Village Square Drive, Suite 101
Castle Pines, CO 80108 Phone: 303-805-5156 Fax: 303-805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + Parker Foot and Ankle Clinic 9397 Crown Crest Blvd., Suite 311 Alpine Building
Parker, CO 80138 Phone: 303-805-5156 Fax: 303-805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + Podiatry Associates at Cherry Creek and
Cherry Creek Physical Therapy 300 S Jackson Street, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80209 Phone: 303-805-5156 Fax: 303-805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + Podiatry Associates at Aurora 1444 S. Potomac St., Suite 230
Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 805-5156 Fax: (303) 805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + The Center for Foot and Ankle Care - Denver Rose Medical Center 4500 East 9th Ave, Suite 510
Denver, CO 80220 Phone: 303- 805-5156 Office Info + Get Directions + Podiatry Associates, INC Highlands 2727 Bryant Street Suite 400
Denver, CO 80211 Office Hours: 730-5p www.footdoctorscolorado.com Office Info + Get Directions +
Castle Pines Physical Therapy 7505 Village Square Drive, Suite 101
Castle Pines, CO 80108 Phone: 303-805-5156 Fax: 303-805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + Parker Foot and Ankle Clinic 9397 Crown Crest Blvd., Suite 311 Alpine Building
Parker, CO 80138 Phone: 303-805-5156 Fax: 303-805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + Podiatry Associates at Cherry Creek and
Cherry Creek Physical Therapy 300 S Jackson Street, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80209 Phone: 303-805-5156 Fax: 303-805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + Podiatry Associates at Aurora 1444 S. Potomac St., Suite 230
Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 805-5156 Fax: (303) 805-5157 Office Info + Get Directions + The Center for Foot and Ankle Care - Denver Rose Medical Center 4500 East 9th Ave, Suite 510
Denver, CO 80220 Phone: 303- 805-5156 Office Info + Get Directions + Podiatry Associates, INC Highlands 2727 Bryant Street Suite 400
Denver, CO 80211 Office Hours: 730-5p www.footdoctorscolorado.com Office Info + Get Directions +