* The initial treatment is aimed at removing '''all''' of the diseased tissue back to clean, healthy horn. Care must be taken to avoid damaging the sensitive tissues of the dermal lamellae and corium. The sole needs to remain thicker as weight will inevitably be borne by it. It has to be able to withstand thumb pressure. A thick pad on the contra-lateral foot may aid trimming of the second limb. | * The initial treatment is aimed at removing '''all''' of the diseased tissue back to clean, healthy horn. Care must be taken to avoid damaging the sensitive tissues of the dermal lamellae and corium. The sole needs to remain thicker as weight will inevitably be borne by it. It has to be able to withstand thumb pressure. A thick pad on the contra-lateral foot may aid trimming of the second limb. |