Why is Nail Surgery necessary?
Nail Surgery is indicated for several painful nail conditions, commonly in-growing and/or involuted nails. An in-growing toe-nail is one where the nail has either broken away or been cut incorrectly leaving a rough shoulder or nail spike. This may then penetrate the soft tissue of the toe, in the nail groove, as it grows. Thus leading to an acutely painful, and often infected, toe. Involuted toe-nails are excessively curly from side to side leading to an excessive amount of pressure building-up in the nail groove along the nail edges. This can cause hard skin or corns to develop resulting in chronic discomfort. Most nail conditions can be dealt with conservatively, i.e. without surgery, and, where appropriate, this would always be the first choice of treatment. However, in situations where the problem persists or fails to respond, nail surgery surgery might be indicated. In all cases your Chiropodist / Podiatrist will advise and will be happy to discuss options available. What is invol
