Open AccessA new perspective on the nail plate for treatment of ingrown toenail
Author(s) -
Jia Tian,
Jin Li,
Wang Fabin,
Zhenbing Chen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dermatology practical and conceptual
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2160-9381
DOI - 10.5826/dpc.0801a05
Subject(s) - medicine , nail (fastener) , phalanx , avulsion , nail plate , surgery , soft tissue , visual analogue scale , dentistry , complication , materials science , metallurgy
Our routine treatment for ingrown toenail was removal of the surrounding soft tissue and shortening the bone of the distal phalanx. We determined the range and volume of excision based on our experience without an objective standard and routinely performed avulsion of the nail plate.
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