Subungual Hematoma
- The cautery method is preferred of the drilling method due to the risk of trauma if the needle penetrates the nailed.
- Drainage of a subungual hematoma is not required if pain is not present.
- Drainage does to speed up healing or prevent infection.
- Anesthesia is not typically required for this procedure.
- Multiple holes may be required to adequately drain the hematoma.