A bacterial toenail infection resulting from toenail trauma occurs because the injury has lacerated the nail bed underneath the nail plate and exposed the nail bed tissue to bacterial contamination.
If there is an associated bone fracture with blunt force trauma to the toenail you may also be at risk for osteomyelitis (bone infection).
Topics: Toenail Bacterial Infection Treatment, Toe Pain, Toenail Injury Infection
Texans love to free their feet. Flip-flops, sandals, slides, open-toed cowboy boots, going barefoot in every venue, for any occasion, in all seasons.
Freedom from structured footwear may be more comfortable but exposing your feet indiscriminately to the elements can set you up as a host to some nasty bacteria.
Topics: Toenail Pain, Toenail Bacterial Infection Treatment, Toe Pain
