Gordon had an ingrown toenail, which he removed himself. That led to a really bad infection, likely worsened by his diabetes. He had his toe treated at emergency and because of Covid they suggested he get ongoing wound care at the Street Clinic.

He did get treatment, dressings and antibiotic there. The first infected toe was cleared up, but infection flared up in a second toe and then spread to a third toe. He was very afraid he would lose his toes. He saw an orthopedic surgeon who wanted to amputate the second and third. However, Gordon did not agree to amputation unless there was a more serious danger such as losing more than his toe. The infections lasted from March to September.  He lived in flip flops to keep his foot dry. He consulted with his family doctor regularly while receiving all wound care at the Street Clinic. Gordon says he has the utmost respect for the Nurse Practitioners at the Street Clinic. They worked hard to help him keep all of his toes. He highly recommends their professionalism and caring attitude.  He is very pleased to have a healthy set of ten toes.

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