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I have a pressure ulcer on small toe. what kind of shoes besides sandals can i wear?
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Let me explain: To treat pressure ulcer, you have to know what cause it. 1- underlining bone problem in the small toe should be look at and treated. 2-shoe problem, i would wear any shoe feel comfortable.
Answered 2/12/2014
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