What is nail bed removal for ingrown nails?
Disease description:
I have an ingrown toenail, and after a hospital examination, I was told that the nail bed needs to be removed. I would like to know, what exactly is nail bed removal for ingrown nails?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Ingrown nail matrixectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat ingrown nails. An ingrown nail occurs when the edge of a fingernail or toenail grows into the soft tissue of the nail fold, potentially causing localized pain, redness, swelling, and even infection. When the condition is severe or fails to resolve over time, physicians may recommend surgical intervention. The primary goal of ingrown nail matrixectomy is to remove the deformed or infected portion of the nail bed, allowing the regrowing nail to develop along a flat nail bed surface, thereby resolving the ingrown nail issue. The surgical process includes preoperative preparation, anesthesia, surgical procedure, and postoperative care. The physician selects the appropriate surgical technique based on the patient’s specific condition, such as complete or partial nail plate avulsion, lateral nail wedge resection, or nail matrix ablation. After surgery, patients must follow the doctor's instructions for proper wound care to ensure smooth healing.
