Surgical Procedures
Nail Avulsion
Surgical extraction of ingrown nail borders under digital nerve block.
Treatment Specifications
Treatment Time
30 Minutes
Downtime
1 - 2 Days
Recovery Time
7 - 10 Days
Ideal Candidate
Patients with chronic, painful, or infected ingrown toenails.
Anesthesia
Digital Nerve Block
About Nail Avulsion Treatment
Nail avulsion involves partial or complete removal of a painful, infected ingrown nail. Performed under a digital block, it relieves pain and includes chemical matrixectomy to stop recurrences.
Key Benefits:
- Provides immediate relief from ingrown nail pain
- Treats underlying bacterial nail infections
- Matrixectomy stops nail border recurrence
Systems Used:
Partial Nail Avulsion
Chemical Matrixectomy (Phenol)
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the whole nail grow back?
Only the side border is removed in partial avulsions. The remaining nail remains intact. In complete avulsions, a new nail grows over 6 to 12 months.
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