Ingrowing Toe Nail : Results of Surgical Matricectomy

ABSTRACT

Ingrowing toenail is a common problem causing lot of discomfort and morbidity. Though a variety of methods have been adopted including conservative treatment, nail excision, partial/complete matricectomy and even amputation of distal part of big toe, but to date no ideal treatment exists. In this study 50 patients with ingrowing toenail were treated by nail excision with surgical segmental matricectomy. The patients were mobile by 24 hrs, were able to perform normal activities by the end of second week and showed complete healing by the end of fourth week. There was no recurrence. The method was found satisfactory for treatment of ingrowing toenail.