Abstract: A toenail clipping device for decreasing a reach required for trimming a toenail includes a clippers, which in turn comprises a clip lever that is operationally coupled to a pair of cutters. The cutters are mutually coupled to define a gap that is positioned at a first end of the clippers. A rod is coupled to and extends substantially perpendicularly from a second end of the clippers. The rod is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to manipulate the clippers to insert a portion of a toenail into the gap. An actuator is coupled to the rod distal from the clippers and is operationally coupled to the clip lever. The actuator is configured to be actuated by a digit of the hand grasping the rod to lever the clip lever to close the gap to clip the portion of the toenail.

Abstract: An inexpensive yet effective implement for manual debridement comprises an elongated, integrally molded hand-held member having a proximal handle with a gripping portion, a distal head portion, and a flex portion between the handle and head portions. The head portion defines a bottom surface with a plurality of fluted structures, each fluted structure featuring a sharp edge. The handle portion is angled relative to the bottom surface of the head portion. The implement is packaged in sterilized form and intended to be disposed after use. In the preferred embodiment the fluted structures define partial, truncated cones, such that sharp edge is a curve or semi-circle. The gripping portion may also include a ruler or graduated markings. The flex portion may be ribbed or accordion-shaped to enhance flexing. The proximal-most portion of the handle includes a downward curve to maintain a user's grip.