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I dropped something really heavy on my toe. bone not broken. giant blister directly under toenail. lots of pressure. can i drain it myself with steril?
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Potentially: This is otherwise known as a subungual hematoma and can be drained by either heating a pare clip or using a sterile needle to make a hole in the dorsum of the nail over the swollen area. It needs to be done in a sterile fashion and should not be done if associated with a fracture.
Answered 1/21/2016
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