Proper Treatment of Ingrown Toenail - Dr. Donald Pelto
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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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