Soft tissue trauma of the foot

Before and since podiatric physicians began treating patients with foot ailments, soft tissue trauma has been a major challenge. Soft tissues, the outermost tissues, are traumatized with more ease and frequency than are skeletal tissues within. Management of soft tissue trauma must be deliberate and directed toward not only immediate, but also long-term results. Timing and expertise in management are essential for the successful treatment of soft tissue trauma of the foot.