Hello Bob,
In my case, this is a common problem in my sunny Spain. All spines have to
be removed for avoiding further problems. Take your time for doing this
because they are very small. The best option is using a surgical blade nš21
or 15 and a small pincers. You have to perform a small cut beside the spine
and then remove it.
Asepsia is important, but I can assure you that when I was a child and I
went for fishing sea urchins (their core is very appreciated as a typical
fishers plate), my father removed them using a needle sterilized by fire a
pair of manicure pincers. It sounds like the Wild West except by the whisky
drink!!
Good luck!
Javier
Private Practice
Barcelona -Spain-
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Sent: 17 September 2004 12:59
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Subject: Sea urchin foot injury
With the current theme of exotic destinations in mind.....
I've got a patient in next week who stood on a sea urchin whilst on holiday
in Greece. I haven't seen her yet but she seems to think there are still
spines in the foot that now have callus formation over them.
Any advice?
cheers
Bob
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