Barrie Foot Clinic
We're located at
140 Bradford Street, Barrie, ON L4N 3B3
Ingrown Toenail
What Causes Ingrown Toenails?
- Improper cutting of the toenails leaving a sharp spike of nail to Penetrate the skin
- Improper fitting shoes, either too tight or loose
- Socks that are too tight
- Abnormal shape of nail plate or congenitally curved nails
- Other toenail deformities (i.e. excessively thick nail plate)
- Trauma to the nail plate or toe
How We Approach an Ingrown Toenail
When conservative approaches have been exhausted or are not appropriate, partial and total nail avulsions to remedy ingrown toenails are very common procedures in our office. Following a full initial examination, the tending Chiropodist reviews the best treatment and care approach. Education is an important part of the clinic’s protocol.
Partial or Total Nail Avulsion
Chronic ingrown toenails that are causing repeated irritation and infection often require corrective surgery to eliminate this recurring problem. It may involve part of the nail or the whole nail being removed.