Indications include chronic ingrown nails, painful nail deformities, nail tumors, severe infections,
trauma producing avulsion or loss.
Patients usually return to regular activities within one to two days post-surgery.
Dressings must be changed daily to prevent infection and promote healing.
If the nail is removed, regrowth can take several weeks.
Risks include infection, excessive bleeding, pain, and possible nail recurrence.
Rarely, nail dystrophy or permanent changes may occur after healing.
Proper care and follow-up reduce these complications.
Activity is quickly resumed and wound care is kept simple.
Recovery is monitored with regular dressing changes until tissue heals.
Nail regrowth is gradual and can take weeks for complete restoration.
Activity is quickly resumed and wound care is kept simple.
Recovery is monitored with regular dressing changes until tissue heals.
Nail regrowth is gradual and can take weeks for complete restoration.
Routine tests are not generally required before nail surgery.
Lab cultures or biopsies may be advised in cases of infection or suspected tumor.
Diagnosis is mostly clinical for straightforward cases.