Ingrowing Toe Nail : Results of Surgical Matricectomy
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2004-07
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Abstract
Ingrowing toenail is a common problem causing lot of discomfort and morbidity. Though a variety of
methods have been adopted including conservative treatment, nail excision, partial/complete
matricectomy and even amputation of distal part of big toe, but to date no ideal treatment exists. In
this study 50 patients with ingrowing toenail were treated by nail excision with surgical segmental
matricectomy. The patients were mobile by 24 hrs, were able to perform normal activities by the end
of second week and showed complete healing by the end of fourth week. There was no recurrence.
The method was found satisfactory for treatment of ingrowing toenail.
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Ingrowing toenail, surgical matricectomy
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Sadhu Sanjay, Bhat Kiran. Ingrowing Toe Nail : Results of Surgical Matricectomy. JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2004 Jul-Sept;6(3): 131-133