special subjects
Nail Gun Injuries
Treatment of Nail Gun Injuries
Treating nail gun injuries involves Removal of the nail Wound care Nails that are embedded in soft tissue and have no complicating injuries can be removed by firm traction (which requires local anesthesia), followed by wound cleansing, irrigation, and application of a sterile dressing (see also Lacerations ). For all other nail gun injuries, the injury is explored and the nail is removed in the operating room. Nail gun injuries are typically deep puncture injuries and should be allowed to heal by secondary intention rather than by primary intention (with immediate suturing). Prevention is given when indicated. 