Toenail cutting is particularly useful for the elderly or frail, who may have difficulty in managing their own feet.
Patients with high risk conditions should take particular care in cutting their own toenails because of the increased risk involved and should seek help from a professional chiropodist.
Chiropody – chiropodist trimming nails
Toenail cutting by a professional
Toenail cutting by a professional is essential for higher risk patients such as those with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, poor circulation and those on warfarin or other blood thinning agents.