What is an ingrown toenail?
It is a condition in which the nail edge digs into the surrounding skin, causing pain and swelling.
General Surgery - Minor Procedures
Excision of Ingrown Toenail
Minor procedure to treat painful ingrown toenails.
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Excision of an ingrown toenail is performed when the nail edge grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, repeated infection, or difficulty walking. The procedure removes the offending part of the nail and helps provide lasting relief when conservative care has failed.
Common Questions
When is excision needed?
It may be needed when pain, infection, or repeated recurrence does not improve with simpler measures.
Will it help prevent recurrence?
The procedure is often done to reduce recurrence, though outcome depends on the case and aftercare.