Ask a Doctor: Splinters, Slivers, and Foreign Bodies
Splinters, slivers, and other material in the hand may be a simple problem, but they can also need treatment by a doctor and, in special circumstances, a hand surgeon. In this article, hand surgeon Jeffrey C. Wint, MD from the Hand Center of Western Massachusetts answers your questions about splinters, slivers, and other foreign bodies.
February 6, 2023