Suspect Your Ingrown Toenail is Infected?
We've got you covered.
With in-house imaging and experienced podiatrists, getting back on your feet and free from the discomfort of ingrown toenails has never been easier.
It may have broken the skin and become infected
Although ingrown toenails may appear to be a minor problem, they can develop into a severe concern if an infection occurs. Infection can swiftly spread into muscles and bone resulting in more severe conditions
If your having any of the following symptoms, you may have an infection:
- Pain and discomfort in your toe
- Warmth and redness around the infected area
- Drainage of pus or other discharge from the affected area
- Difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected foot
What are the best treatments for an infected toenail?
and where do you start?
Any podiatrist can easily diagnose your infected ingrown toenail…What sets one doctor apart from another is the talent and skill they have at performing the following surgical procedures.
***This is especially true if you have additional conditions such as diabetes that complicate the procedure
Permanent Removal of In-grown Nail Portion (Most Popular)
After the area is numbed up with local anesthetic, the ingrown nail border is removed, and a chemical agent is used to destroy the nail root so it doesn’t come back. The success rate is very high for this in office procedure.
Temporary Removal
This is a procedure where a portion of the ingrown toenail is removed, without removing the matrix or root of the toenail. This procedure is not commonly done because the ingrown toenail will grow back and this only temporarily manages symptoms
We have all the tools to get you back on your feet...
and back to loving life, fast.
Our podiatry offices have everything you need to get relief from ingrown toenail pain, from experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, to a wide range of treatment options and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Board Certified Podiatrists
- In-house Imaging
- Conservative Treatments
- Skilled Ingrown Toenail Removal Surgery