How to Remove Glass or Splinters from the Foot!

This patient had surgery and showed up with some type of glass or splinter stuck in the bottom of his foot. We go over how to remove glass and how to remove a splinter from the bottom of the foot. So if you have glass, a splinter, wood or ceramic stuck in the bottom of your foot, a podiatrist can help! We are foot doctors trained to help!

This video will show you how to get glass out of your foot. If glass stays in too long you could get an infection, even from a tiny piece of glass! So see a podiatrist or foot doctor as soon as possible and get help with foreign bodies at the bottom of your foot!

The answer is that this was a piece of glass and many people get these things stuck in their foot without ever seeing it! We plan on helping you feel better as soon as possible by painlessly removing these objects.

Just don't try this at home. See your podiatrist!
✅ Why tiny glass shards can cause severe foot pain
✅ How podiatrists safely remove embedded glass and splinters
✅ What to do if you can't see the foreign object
✅ The risks of leaving glass in your foot too long
✅ What to expect after removal and during recovery
✅ When it's safe to return to normal activities

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Patient intro: surgery recovery + new foot pain
1:00 – Examining the foot: locating the foreign object
1:30 – Cleaning & numbing the area (8-12 hour relief)
2:30 – Sterile removal technique (pushing the glass out from underneath)
3:30 – The glass shard appears on the blade
4:00 – Glass is out — inspecting the tiny shard
4:30 – Why it hurt so much (full body weight on a microscopic object)
5:00 – Aftercare instructions & returning to CrossFit
5:30 – Final wrap-up

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Dr. Tomasz Biernacki, DPM — double board-certified podiatric physician & foot/ankle surgeon, licensed in Michigan. This video is for general informational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your personal doctor before trying any home remedy. Do NOT attempt to remove glass or splinters from your foot at home — see a podiatrist. Some links may be affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

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