Partial Removal of Ingrown Toenail

  • Mild to moderate lesions typically respond to conservative treatment.
  • Moderate to severe lesions require removal of the affected nail plate edge.
  • Removal of the spicule only may be sufficient when inflammation is limited to the area immediately adjacent to the distal nail wall and minimal granulation tissue has formed.
  • The English nail anvil should not be used to cut farther than 2/3 of the nail distal to proximal to prevent nail bed damage.

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