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A customized syringe for separating ingrown toe nail from the gutter
Muhammed Mukhtar1, Nadia Mukhtar1
1Mukhtar Skin Centre, KMCH Road, Katihar, Bihar, India.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
|November 1, 2024
Summary
Ingrown toenails cause pain, especially in young men. A novel, custom nail separator made from a syringe hub offers an easier, less painful way to treat this common foot problem.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Ingrown toenails are a prevalent and painful condition, frequently encountered in primary care settings, particularly among young males.
- Current methods for separating the nail plate from the nail bed gutter during treatment are often time-consuming and labor-intensive.
