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Foot Wound Definition
Common names:
  • Abrasion of the Foot
  • Foot Abrasion
  • Foot Laceration
  • Foot Puncture Wound
  • Foot Wound
  • Heel Abrasion
  • Heel Laceration
  • Heel Puncture Wound
  • Heel Wound
  • Laceration of the Foot
  • Puncture Wound of the Foot
  • Toe Laceration
A person with a foot wound has a laceration, abrasion or puncture wound to the foot. The foot is the most common location for puncture wounds, which carry a higher risk of infection than abrasions or lacerations. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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