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Nail Surgery                                                   Foot Care

In certain circumstances and despite conservative treatment, some toenails may require to be removed (Total Nail Avulsion - TNA) or have a small section of the nail removed (Partial Nail Avulsion - PNA).

Podiatrists have developed highly successful techniques to treat all types of painful nail conditions, from nails which have become infected and septic to nails which are painful or troublesome due to their abnormal shape.

Our assurance

We would like to assure you that the techniques we use, using local anaesthetic make the procedure as painless as possible.

How will the toenail be removed?

There are three stages to the operation:

You will be given an injection of local anaesthetic which will make your toe numb.

Once the toe is numb, the podiatrist will then remove either all or part of the nail.

A chemical will be applied to destroy the exposed nail bed and normally ensures that the nail  will not in-grow again.

A dressing will then be applied to the toe and you will be able to walk normally, although you are advised not to drive whilst the toe is numb.

Will it be painful afterwards?

Some patients may experience slight discomfort after the anaesthetic has worn off.

If this occurs, routine doses of your usual painkiller are normally sufficient to reduce the discomfort.

It is advisable to bring loose fitting or open toed footwear with you on the day of the procedure.

Dressings and follow-up

You will normally require to attend the clinic to have the toe dressed within a few days of the operation being carried out.
The dressing will require changed on a regular basis and your Podiatrist will discuss with you the most suitable arrangements to ensure that your wound receives appropriate care until it is healed.

Availability

This treatment is available to all patients who have problems with painful toenails, subject to a brief assessment in order to ensure that there are no medical or surgical reasons why such a procedure should not be carried out.

Should you wish to discuss Nail Surgery further, or should you have any question s about the information provided here, please speak to any of the Podiatrists within the clinic.  Nail Surgery is normally carried out at our Beeston Chiropody Centre.
 

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