Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of callus as follows
- Diabetics and individuals with history of calluses on the feet must watch their feet closely every day for any cuts, wounds, sores, and abnormally growing toenails. Look closely for signs and symptoms of inflammation and hardening of skin, especially on the toes and plantar foot. Report any wounds and toe findings of hardened skin with acute pain or tenderness, swelling, and/or foul-smelling drainage to your physician and seek an early intervention.
- Individuals with calluses on the feet secondary to bone spurs, hammer toes, foot drop, abnormally shaped foot, and improper gait must seek consultation with orthopedic doctor & physical therapist and observe compliance with interventions suggested. Use of appropriately prescribed shoe inserts can help with preventing friction and further worsening of callus site.
- Individuals with calluses on the palm and fingers must use appropriate gloves, while working with tools and weights.
