Nail surgery is a minor procedure to remove all or part of an ingrown toenail. It is performed because the nail is either ingrowing or deformed and hasn’t responded to non-surgical treatment. The aim of the surgery is to prevent the area of nail that is being removed from growing back.
Depending on the severity of symptoms this may involve either a Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA), a Total Nail Avulsion (TNA), or Winograd
If you think you need nail surgery we will be happy to have a look at the problem and discuss all options with you
Partial Nail Avulsion
A partial nail avulsion (PNA) involves the removal of the offending nail section only whilst maintaining the rest of the nail plate. The area is then cauterised with a chemical called phenol to prevent regrowth. Recovery is between 2-6 weeks.
Total Nail Avulsion
A total nail avulsion (TNA) involves the removal of the entire nail, the area is cauterised with a chemical called phenol to prevent regrowth. Recovery is between 2-6 weeks.
Winograd
This procedure is used to remove a section of the nail under local anaesthetic. Two small incisions to remove the ingrown portion of the nail, the area where the nail grows (nail matrix) and overlapping tissue is performed, and sutures are applied. This permanently eliminates the ingrown edge of the nail, resulting in a slightly narrower nail plate. Recovery is between 2-4 weeks.
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