DR. MANDELBAUM HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH TOENAIL
PROBLEMS INCLUDING:
- INGROWN TOENAILS
- FUNGAL INFECTIONS
- DEFORMED NAILS
- BIOPSIES TO RULE OUT CANCER
ingrown toenails
VANDENBOS procedure
NAIL AVULSION
When there truly is a problem with your nail, such as when it is excessively curved, curled or thickened, it may be necessary to remove all or part of your nail. If your nail may grow back normally, Dr. Mandelbaum might only remove the nail without destroying the nail matrix (growth plate).
However, if your nail is likely to grow in abnormally and continue causing pain and problems for you, he may remove part or all of the nail and destroy the base of the nail. This is done with either chemicals or electrocautery.
This is a minor surgical procedure and tends to have a shorter recovery time than the Vandenbos Procedure. Your toe will be frozen and you will not feel anything during the surgery.
However, if your nail is likely to grow in abnormally and continue causing pain and problems for you, he may remove part or all of the nail and destroy the base of the nail. This is done with either chemicals or electrocautery.
This is a minor surgical procedure and tends to have a shorter recovery time than the Vandenbos Procedure. Your toe will be frozen and you will not feel anything during the surgery.
BIOPSIES
Cancer can occur under or
around the toenail and Dr. Mandelbaum has seen many patients for biopsies to
rule this out. Fortunately, these cancers are rare but if you see a spot under your
toenail you should seek attention. Dr. Mandelbaum would be happy to see you
and help by doing a biopsy if necessary.
