What is Matrixectomy surgery?
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This procedure is used to remove the problem portion of an ingrown toenail and to prevent the ingrown toenail from recurring. Matrixectomy is performed under local anesthetic, and requires only a few minutes to complete.
What is Zadek’s procedure?
Zadek’s procedure – the removal of the whole nail, plus cutting away the area of tissue responsible for nail growth.
What is ingrown toenail surgery called?
An ingrown toenail can be permanently corrected with a procedure called a chemical matrixectomy. This procedure involves removing either a portion of the nail that is ingrown or the entire toenail in certain cases. To perform this procedure, we will first numb the toe with a local anesthetic.
What is a wedge resection toe?
Wedge excision – Removing part of your toenail where it is growing into the skin, along with the area of tissue in the corner that your toenail grows from.
What is a Onychauxis?
Onychauxis is the medical term for an overgrowth or thickening of the nail which can become discoloured turning white, yellow, red or black. Red or blackened nails are often a result of dried blood underneath the nail plate, however, it is important to check it out as it can be melanoma.
What is partial Matrixectomy?
Partial Nail Removal (Matrixectomy) is used to remove a portion of an ingrown toenail which causes pain or discomfort with a patient. The procedure also helps to prevent the ingrown toenail from returning. Using local anesthetic, Matrixectomy is a simple operation that only requires a few minutes to perform.
What is Phenolisation?
Accordingly, in some cases as determined by a doctor, the nail matrix is coated with a chemical (usually phenol) so none of the nail will ever grow back. This is known as a permanent or full nail avulsion, or full matrixectomy, phenolisation, or full phenol avulsion.
What is Phenolization?
Surgical Therapy The most common procedure to treat locally infected ingrown toenails is partial avulsion of the lateral edge of the nail followed by chemical matricectomy using 80 to 88% phenol (phenolization).
What is chemical Matrixectomy?
Chemical matrixectomy for ingrown toenails is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on the foot. The procedure was first described in 1945 by Otto Boll, who discussed the use of phenol to correct ingrown toenails. In the years that followed, many variations of technique and method have been described.
What is Beau’s lines of the nail?
Beau’s lines are indentations that run across the nails. The indentations can appear when growth at the area under the cuticle is interrupted by injury or severe illness.
What is another name for onychauxis?
Onychauxis, which is sometimes called hypertrophy of the nail, is more common in older adults.
What are dystrophic nails?
Dystrophic toenails are nails that become misshapen, thickened, or have a partially destroyed nail plate. Nails may become distorted by too much keratin in the nail plate and nail bed, causing the nail to lift off the underlying skin.
What is ingrown toenail surgery?
Ingrown toenail surgery is an in-office procedure that is performed with a local anesthetic. Two shots are given at the base of the toe and a local anesthetic such as Novocaine is injected.
What should I do if my ingrown toenail does not heal?
If the toe still does not heal, a doctor may recommend surgery. Surgery for an ingrown toenail is an outpatient procedure. A person can help speed their recovery after ingrown toenail surgery by: soaking the foot in warm water or Epsom salts every day taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID) to help with pain and swelling
What kind of Doctor do you see for ingrown toenails?
Several surgical procedures can treat an ingrown toenail. An orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist can offer advice on the best option, but a person should be sure to make them aware of relevant health issues, including any prior history of ingrown toenails. The most common surgeries for ingrown toenails include: Wedge resection.
What are the risks of having multiple ingrown toenail procedures?
In patients having multiple ingrown toenail procedures, the toenail can become noticeably narrow which will bother some patients. But, again, this is an uncommon occurrence. Another potential complication is toenail thickening.