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In cases where the blood flow to the legs causes injuries to the feet and toes, serious infection, sores or gangrene may result. In these instances proper foot care is essential:

• consistent checking for sores, redness, swelling or drainage
• proper and comfortable fitting shoes
• maintenance of good foot hygiene (toenails cut straight across
• proper medical treatment for corns, calluses and bunions)

Helpful links on Footcare and Amputation

Peripheral Arterial Disease section was last modified: December 21, 2010 - 06:12 pm

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