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A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp,
pointed object that penetrates the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower
and deeper than a cut or scrape.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
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| Last Revised | June 6, 2012 |
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