Who needs nail surgery?
If one of the nails presses on or pierces the toe, it’s becoming ingrown. Conservative Podiatry Treatment is the first approach. However, patients who experience considerable pain and impaired mobility due to stubborn, severe ingrown toenails may require a small operation in order to completely resolve the problem.
Why do they need it?
Anyone who has experienced this condition will know just how painful it is--- talk about painful infections. Removal of the piece of the nail will relieve the pain and eliminate the cause of infections. Sometimes, nails are very thick and cause pain or discomfort from shoe pressure. In this case, the whole of the nail needs to be removed.
What happens during a nail surgery?
First of all, we numb the area by giving a local anesthetic injection into the base of the toe. When we are certain that the toe is completely numb, we put on a tourniquet (a band put around the toe to stop it from bleeding) and then we remove either a narrow piece of nail from the side causing the problem or the whole nail. Next, we rub in a chemical (phenol) to stop the nail growing back.
When does it hurt?
The injection stings a bit but it is over quite quickly. After that, you won’t feel any pain, although you will still feel us moving your toe about.
How long does the surgery take?
The procedure itself takes only a few minutes, but it may take a little while for your toe to go numb. So, overall you should allow about an hour.
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At the end of the day...
Toenail surgery may sound daunting, but when performed by an experienced podiatrist, it’s actually a relatively straightforward procedure with tremendous benefits for patients.
We offer comprehensive treatment and aftercare for ingrown toenail problems. Thanks to our patient-focused approach, you’ll be kept well informed every step of the way and have ample opportunity to ask questions, so you can enjoy real peace of mind.
For effective treatment of ingrown toenails at Pioneer Podiatry, please book online now!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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