FOOT CARE GUIDELINES:

• Wash and dry feet well every day
• Wear well fitting shoes and clean, dry, cotton shocks.
• Never walk barefoot.
• Follow the contour of toe when trimming toe nails. To prevent ingrown nails, do not cut into the corners.
• Apply moisturizing lotion daily.
• Avoid using lotions that are perfumed or that contain alcohol.
• See a podiatrist regularly for removal of corns, warts and calluses.
• A yearly foot evaluation is recommended.
• Buy shoes mid day, when feet are their largest. Break in new shoes gradually.
• Leather shoes will stretch and mold to the foot and provide less pressure areas.
• Notify your health care provider within 24 hours if your foot becomes infected or injured.
• Keep the area clean, dry and covered.
• Apply antibiotic ointment and gauze wrap as needed. Try to stay off the foot as much as possible until it is evaluated.