An ingrown toenail, also known as an onychocryptosis, forms
when a portion of the toenail penetrates the skin often causing an
infection. Ingrown nails are generally
very painful and require medical attention.
At the Orlando Orthopaedic Center our board certified foot and ankle
specialists provide treatment options for those suffering from ingrown
nails. If you or a loved one are
suffering from ingrown nails, turn to the experts at the Orlando Orthopaedic
Center.
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Because ingrown toenails pierce the skin, patients suffering
from ingrown nails are at a very high risk of infection. As the nail continues to grow the patient
will experience pain and tenderness. To
properly treat an ingrown toenail a specialist will remove the portion of the nail
that is penetrating the skin. Once the
ingrown nail has been removed antibiotics are used to prevent infection and
allow the nail bed to heal.
In severe cases a surgical treatment approach may be
necessary. These procedures generally
require local anesthetic and a partial or complete nail removal. Patients who do not respond well to less
aggressive treatments are generally good candidates for ingrown nail surgery.
Though no two cases are exactly alike, an ingrown nail often
results from one of the following:
Common Causes of
Ingrown Toenails
-
Tight, ill-fitting shoes
- Trauma to the foot
- Pressure from other toes
- Jagged or poorly cut toe nails
- Misshaped/curved toenail(s)
At the
Orlando Orthopaedic Center our foot and ankle specialists provide ingrown
toenail treatment options for patients suffering from varying degrees of pain
associated with ingrown nails. Whether
you are suffering from a moderate to severe ingrown nail; our specialists are
here to help you through every step of the treatment process. If you are interested in learning more about
how we can help treat and prevent an ingrown nail reoccurrence, schedule a
consultation with one of our specialists today.