Nail Removal Total Under LA
Care Before the Procedure
- Keep the toe clean and avoid topical medications.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, or medical conditions.
- Avoid wearing tight or restrictive footwear before surgery.
Care During the Procedure
- Local anesthesia is administered to numb the affected toe.
- Nail is partially or fully removed as indicated.
- Wound is dressed and protected to promote healing.
- Nail matrix may be ablated to prevent recurrence.
Care After the Procedure
- Keep toe clean and dry; change dressings as instructed.
- Take pain medications to manage postoperative discomfort.
- Avoid tight footwear until the area is fully healed.
- Attend follow-up visits for wound assessment and recovery.
Eligibility
- Patients with painful or recurrent ingrown toenails causing infection or discomfort.
- Individuals with nail deformities or fungal involvement requiring surgical correction.
- People with difficulty walking or performing daily activities due to nail issues.
- Keep the toe clean and avoid topical medications.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, or medical conditions.
- Avoid wearing tight or restrictive footwear before surgery.
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