Ingrown toenail surgery. A simple solution to a painful problem
Ingrown toenails are a common problem, affecting people of all ages.
The Podiatry Practice now has an entire website dealing with the treatment of ingrown toenails and more about the fact that we are ingrown toenail surgery specialists.
Please visit the Brisbane Ingrown Toenail Centre website.
Ingrown toenails are characterised by pain along the edge of the toenail in the groove that the nail edge sits (the sulcus) which is often accompanied by an infection of the soft tissues around the nail.
In rare instances Ingrown toenails can lead to serious infections that can affect the bones in the toe and lead to long term use of antibiotics. Commonly the ingrown toenail has some degree of deformity in it which is usually related to an old injury or congenital problem and this becomes the basis for ongoing and recurrent toenail pain and nail infections.
In-grown Toenail Treatment
For chronic recurrent ingrown toenails, the best long term solution is a partial nail excision, which is a minor surgical procedure performed painlessly under local anaesthetic; involving removal of the outside edge of the nail, along with the part of the nail where the nail grows from (the matrix).
Typically a strong chemical (phenol) is used to destroy the cells that grow the nail to prevent regrowth of the outside edge of nail. There is no need for a stay in hospital, as this can be performed safely and conveniently in the clinic, and there is usually minimal discomfort after the procedure. This particular procedure has been well researched, and proven to be the most effective treatment for ingrown toenails, with a low likelihood of recurrence.
If you think you have an ingrown toenail, feel free to consult with one of our podiatrists to discuss whether your condition is suitable for surgery.
Also please visit the Ingrown Toenail Centre website which answers specific questions such as:
What is an Ingrown Toenail?
What are the options for treatment of an Ingrown Toenail?
What is ingrown toenail surgery?
More ingrown toenail questions and answers dealing with pain, diabetics, children, time off work, are answered in detail on the FAQ page.
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