I am a little late blogging this but I wanted to chime in. The details are not know but Kristen Stewart walked the red carpet last week on crutches after apparently cutting her foot on a piece of glass while "partying." Certainly, this can be a serious issue. A laceration on the bottom of the foot can lead to painful scarring. Also infection is a very real concern and often antibiotics are needed.
Of course, the best course of action is to prevent injury in the first place. Protective shoes are important, especially in a diabetic patient that may not have full feeling in his or her feet. Going barefoot can be dangerous anywhere, even inside the home. I have had a few patients require surgery to remove a sewing needle that they stepped on at home.
If you step on a piece of glass or any foreign body, you should not wait but should see a podiatrist right away.
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