1. History, including chief complaint and past medical history
2. Physical examination, including peripheral vascular exam, neurological and orthopedic exam; palpation; dermatological exam; nail plate type; and muscle testing
3. Diagnostic procedures, including gram stain or culture and sensitivity; x-rays; vascular studies

Treatment

1. Surgical procedures, such as treatment with chemicals (e.g., phenol, sodium hydroxide); surgical removal of the matrix; laser and/or radio-wave matricectomy; bone surgery; avulsion of the offending portion of the nail and debridement of the nail if it is thick; repair of the hypertrophic ungualabia
2. Nonpermanent treatment, such as simple nail avulsion; incision and drainage; simple nail avulsion with debridement of the adjacent soft tissue
3. Home care, such as home soaks, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, proper shoegear, proper trimming techniqueSimilar Posts:

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