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Ingrown
toenails are one of the most common foot problems treated
at The Walking Clinic. Dr. Sol has corrected ingrown nails
on patients from infants to seniors.
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The
Problem
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All
the antibiotics, hydrogen peroxide, Outgrow®, epsom salt
soaks or Neosporin® in the world will not fix this problem
permanently. The problem with an ingrown
nail is the nail itself. The nail plate doesn't belong
in the subcutaneus tissue and it causes a foreign body reaction.
The pain, redness, swelling and drainage are from your body's
defense system.
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The
procedure of choice is the P & A (phenol-alcohol) procedure.
This procedure is usually performed in the office under local
anesthesia. After numbing the toe, the ingrown border of the
nail is removed and the root is cauterized to prevent the
border from regrowing. This is a permanent correction in >95%
of the cases. For most patients, this procedure can be performed
on the same day as your initial evaluation if requested.
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The
Procedure
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After
the procedure you can expect your toe to remain numb for several
hours. So few patients report discomfort that pain medications
are not routinely prescribed although they are available upon
request. You can expect to participate in all of your activities
immediately after the procedure as restrictions are not routinely
necessary. Ten days of follow-up care are included in the global
fee and most patients are discharged after 10-14 days. |
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Dr.
Sol is Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American
Board of Podiatric Surgery.
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Call
us at (719)635-7700 with your questions about your ingrown
toenail
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