Don’t let ingrown toenails give you sleepless nights. Consult our expert podiatrists and say goodbye to recurring pain from ingrown toenails.
Why See Podiatrists for Ingrown Toenails ?
Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a toenail gets damaged, or the nail curls inwards to dig into the skin underneath. Nail injury, wrong way of cutting nails, picking the nail, or simply the nail shape are common causes of this condition.
Ingrown nails are painful and can get infected, leading to inflammation and pus formation. If you suspect the development of ingrown toenails, seeing a podiatrist for appropriate treatment can prevent serious infections. At Foot Podiatry Clinic, we offer high-quality clinical care and treatment, ranging from conservative treatment to corrective surgeries.
Our Treatment Procedures for Ingrown Nails
Our experienced podiatrists specialise in treating ingrown nails, adopting both conservative and invasive cure methods based on the severity of the condition.
If it’s the first time you are experiencing an ingrown toenail, and the condition is mild, our podiatrist will opt for conservative treatment. It involves trimming the toenail with sterile instruments to free up the nail edge. A general dressing with an antiseptic solution will follow the procedure.
We adopt minimally invasive surgical procedures to provide relief in severe cases of ingrown nails. The most common surgeries we carry out for ingrown nails are :
Partial Nail Avulsion It is a procedure in which the podiatrist permanently removes the ingrown sections of the affected nail, leaving a slightly narrower nail.
Total Nail Avulsion It is a procedure involving the complete removal of the toenail. Podiatrists recommend this procedure for severe cases of toenail ingrowth.
Matrixectomy It involves destroying the nail bed with a chemical after complete toenail removal. This procedure becomes necessary to prevent the problematic nail from growing back again.
For each of these procedures, local anaesthesia ensures that you do not feel any pain. Further, you can walk out of the clinic soon after your toe is medicated and dressed.
Post-surgery complications
As with surgical interventions, post-operative care is crucial to avoid complications. The most common complication you can expect in toenail surgery is an infection. You can minimise the chances of infection by following the care instructions advised by our podiatrists.