Partial nail avulsion: habit or evidence based?
2011
Partial Nail Avulsion: Habit or Evidence Based?
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Solanki Priten, Craike Peta
Primary Institution: University of Newcastle
Conclusion
Partial nail avulsion with phenolisation is effective and can be performed safely on high-risk patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Partial nail avulsion with phenolisation has a high rate of efficacy and low recurrence rate.
- The procedure can be performed on high-risk patients with close post-operative monitoring.
- Post-operative management of PNA wounds has attracted interest with various dressings and topical medicaments.
Takeaway
This study looks at a common toe procedure that helps with painful ingrown nails and shows it works well and can be done safely.
Methodology
The study discusses the procedure of partial nail avulsion with phenolisation and its variations in practice.
Limitations
No studies have investigated the microbiological behavior of a phenolised PNA wound.
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