Precision in practice: a case report on nail wedge resection for onychocryptosis in a South African diabetic patient

Onychocryptosis presents unique challenges in diabetic populations, necessitating specialised interventions. Onychocryptosis, is a painful condition, often causing toe pain, discharge, and swelling of the nail fold. Treatments include nail wedge resection and matricectomy. Nail wedge resection is a...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inWound healing southern Africa Vol. 16; no. 2; p. 46
Main Author Choonara, Y M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pretoria Medpharm Publications 01.12.2023
Subjects
Antibiotics
Case reports
Diabetes
Infections
Nails (Anatomy)
Pain
Patient satisfaction
Postoperative period
Skin diseases
Surgical outcomes
Wound healing
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Onychocryptosis presents unique challenges in diabetic populations, necessitating specialised interventions. Onychocryptosis, is a painful condition, often causing toe pain, discharge, and swelling of the nail fold. Treatments include nail wedge resection and matricectomy. Nail wedge resection is a surgical procedure that removes the affected portion of the nail plate following the natural strictures of the nail whilst a wedge-shaped section of the nail matrix is removed to correct deformities, relieve pain, or treat underlying nail pathologies. This minimally invasive procedure offers a short recovery time and is popular for treating conditions like ingrown nails, pincer nails, nail deformities, and chronic infections. Postoperative care is crucial for optimal healing and patient satisfaction. This case report explores the application of nail wedge resection in the South African context and highlights the crucial role of surgical techniques.
ISSN:1998-8885
2076-8893