Toenail Bracing has made groundbreaking developments in the past decade, and is now a great treatment for ingrown toenails. Onyfix® has evolved the toenail brace to become a gentle nail correction system that only involves a layer of resin, made of methylacrylate. It is described as a painless treatment and involves no surgical intervention. Patients with diabetes or children may strongly consider it!
Ingrown Toenail – What is it?
An ingrown toenail is a common condition of the foot where the toenail is digging into the nearby skin, making the area irritated and inflamed. In severe cases, the nail can pierce the skin and cause infection.
The most common type of ingrown nail that we see is an involuted toenail, which takes on a curved shape. The curvature creates a distinct pressure point at the edges and can be very painful and difficult to manage.
Ingrown Toenails and Causes
- Genetics – Naturally Occuring
- Cutting your nails too short
- Sports and Injuries
- Fungal Infections
- Tight and poor-fitting shoes
Signs and Symptoms of Ingrown Toenails
- Pain at the sides or tip of your toe
- Pain occurring with pressure, walking, or other activity
- Redness, swelling, tingling
- Hard, thick skin building up at the corners – otherwise known as callus
- Infection – blood, pus, or moisture is present
Onyfix Nail Bracing – Is it right for me?
At BioPed Footcare locations, our practitioners are trained and certified in the application of this non-invasive procedure. The nail is first prepared for application. The resin then is molded specifically for your ingrown toenail, ensuring that it accurately pulls the offending nail away from the skin. An LED blue light is used to cure and harden the brace, keeping it lasting a long time. As the nail grows, the brace continues to hold the nail and keep the curvature away from the skin.
Often, one application is sufficient to improve the condition, but complex nails may require 2-3 times. This is still a cost-effective and painless treatment that should be strongly considered for those with painful ingrown toenails.
How do I get this for my Ingrown Toenail?
After booking an appointment, your footcare nurse or chiropodist will perform an assessment to see what treatment options are best for your condition. There are several different methods, such as conservative care, cotton packing, and the invasive surgical options – but should the Onyfix nail bracing be appropriate, your practitioner could apply it the same day.
If your ingrown toenails have been paining you, do not hesitate – and book your appointment with your nearest BioPed location today! Our teams will be ecstatic to assist you and help you keep walking on without discomfort and pain.
