The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Partial matrix excision or orthonyxia for ingrowing toenails J Am Coll Surg 2008; 206: 148-153

Published: 1st January 2008

Authors: Kruijff S, van Det RJ, van der Meer GT, van den Berg IC, van der Palen J, Geelkerken RH et al.

Conclusion

This study compared orthonyxia (a new brace attached to the dorsum of the nail) with standard treatment in 109 toes. Healing and recurrence rates to twelve months were similar, but patients preferred the orthonyxia technique.



 

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