INGROWN TOENAILS – CLAREMONT PODIATRY HOBART
An Ingrown toenail is a common, unpleasant problem that often presents to our podiatry practice. They usually affect the big toenail but can also be seen in any of the nails. The edge of the nail grows into the skin, once the edge of the nail breaks through the skin, it creates inflammation, discomfort, and pain. It can create a small wound that is susceptible to infection. Usually they present as minor discomfort but an infected ingrown toenail can progress into more serious pain and infection if left untreated.
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Ingrown Toenail Causes
TRAUMA TO THE FOOT OR NAIL ACUTE OR REPETITIVE TRAUMA
DISFIGURED, DAMAGED OR DISTORTED NAIL INVOLUTED, THICK, ETC
INAPPROPRIATE NAIL CUTTING METHOD
SPORTS & ACTIVITY SUCH AS FOOTBALL, SOCCER AND NETBALL
CERTAIN FOOTWEAR, IMPROPER SHOW GEAR
Ingrown Toenail Treatment:
Podiatrists offer a full scope of treatment to ingrown toenails. The most important treatment is the removal of the nail penetrating the skin. There is only mild pain associated with ingrown toenail removal. If this is achieved then almost instantly there is a reduction in pain. Within 24 hours there is a reduction in swelling, redness, and infection as wound healing progresses. Usually, any infection present will be resolved by your body’s immune system and there is generally no need for antibiotic treatment.
Removal of the offending nail edge with clippers. We completed the procedure with minimal pain for the patient & usually without an injection.
Proper nail cutting technique education.
Assessment of any infection and indication for antibiotics. The swelling and infection is usually rapidly reduced, when the podiatrist removes the ingrown toenail.
A discussion of whether a permanent solution through ingrown toenail surgery for reoccurring or severe ingrown toenails is appropriate.
Re-Occurring Toenail Problems
The most common reason for this is the shape of the nail. The nail can become curved, thickened, and disfigured causing it to grow into the skin. This will continue to happen unless treated appropriately with a minor surgical procedure.
Ingrown Nail Surgery, A permanent solution.
It’s the podiatrist who carries out the Nail Surgery. It’s a common procedure to remove a part or all of an ingrowing nail or problematic nail. The procedure in medical terms is called partial or total nail avulsion. We treat infected nails, ingrown toenails, thick, distorted or damaged nails that are generally causing pain and have not responded to conservative treatment include. A chemical called phenol is usually used to stop the ingrown toenail from returning. Our team completes ingrown toenail surgery procedures regularly and have a special interest in performing them at our clinic.
Meet your Podiatrist
Nick is a Hobart Podiatrist based at Claremont Podiatry. First, he graduated from La Trobe University, Melbourne in 2013 with a Bachelors of Health Science and a Masters of Podiatric Practice.
Claremont Podiatry Philosophy
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