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A new surgical technique for ingrown toenail
Seyed Reza Mousavi1, Jaledin Khoshnevice
1Vascular Surgery & Reconstructive Cancer Research Center, Shohada-Tajrish Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti Medical Sciences, Tehran 1989934148, Iran.
ISRN Surgery
|June 2, 2012
Summary
This study introduces a new surgical technique for ingrown toenails, offering excellent outcomes with low recurrence. The simple procedure effectively treats painful ingrown toenails, improving patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are a prevalent condition.
- Recurrent and painful cases often necessitate surgical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel, simple surgical technique for treating ingrown toenails.
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of this new method.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 250 patients underwent surgical treatment using the new technique between 1998 and 2004.
- The technique involves marginal nail elevation and excision of granulation tissue.
- A single nylon suture (3/0) was used to secure the nail margin, removed after 3 weeks.
Main Results:
- Excellent outcomes were achieved in all 250 patients.
- The technique demonstrated very low rates of recurrence and failure.
- Postoperative recovery was associated with reduced pain and infection risk.
Conclusions:
- The described surgical technique offers a high cure rate for ingrown toenails.
- It provides significant benefits including reduced postoperative pain, lower infection risk, and improved cosmetic results.
- This method is a viable alternative treatment for ingrown toenails.
