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Distal nail embedding treatment using autogenous nails.

Kazuya Kashiyama^1,2, Motoi Nakano¹, Akihito Higashi^1,2

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.

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|October 19, 2021

Summary

Distal nail embedding, a painful ingrown toenail condition, can be effectively treated with a novel surgical technique. This method reshapes the nail tip, resolving pain and deformity without recurrence.

Keywords:

distal nail embedding hyponychium ingrown nail

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Podiatry
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Nail avulsion can lead to distal nail embedding, a painful ingrown toenail variant.
Excessive nail tip curvature into the nail bed causes pain and deformity.
Conservative management may be insufficient for symptomatic distal nail embedding.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a surgical approach for treating distal nail embedding.
To evaluate the efficacy of this technique in resolving pain and nail deformity.
To assess the recurrence rate and long-term outcomes of the surgical method.

Main Methods:

A surgical technique involving partial nail tip removal and insertion into the nail bed depression was applied to six patients.
Autogenous nail material was utilized to address pressure imbalances.
The procedure was performed as a simple outpatient department procedure.

Main Results:

All six patients experienced resolution of pain and nail deformity.
No recurrence of distal nail embedding was observed in any patient.
The technique facilitated natural nail growth over the corrected area, improving nail and nail bed morphology.

Conclusions:

This surgical approach offers an effective and simple solution for distal nail embedding.
Utilizing autogenous nail material promotes favorable nail bed adaptation and reduces hypertrophic nail risk.
The procedure demonstrates a low risk of complications and high patient satisfaction.