Proper Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

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Caution: This does not replace medical

evaluation and is for educational purposes

only

How Not To Treat An Ingrown Nail!

Diabetes?Poor Blood Flow?

Nail Anatomy

Instruments● Tourniquet● Spatula/Packer● English Anvil● #81 Blade● Hemostat● Small Tissue

Nippers● Cotton Tipped

Applicator● Gauze ● Triple Antibiotic● Phenol● Alcohol● Wound Wash

Treatment Pearls

Anesthesia? How much nail to remove?

Antibiotic? Remove skin around nail?

#1 Yes Partial No Yes

#2 Yes/No Partial No No

#3 Yes Partial/Total Yes Yes

#4 Yes/No Partial No No

#5 Yes Partial No Yes

#6 Yes Total Yes Yes/No

Phenol Treatment - Matrixectomy

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