A survey of the treatment and management of ingrown toenails by UK podiatrists: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ingrown toenails are a common pathology. Although a range of conservative and surgical measures are widely used for this condition, little is known about their use in practice. This study explored current practice relating to the treatment or management of ingrown toenails by podiatrists in the UK.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey (Qualtrics, Provo, UT, USA) conducted between March to June 2020 was distributed to practicing podiatrists treating or managing ingrown toenails in the UK.

Results

A total of 396 practicing podiatrists responded (60.1% based in the private sector). The majority (88.6%) performed nail surgery most commonly (54.3%) less than five a month. Nearly all (95%) only performed nail avulsion with or without chemical matrixectomy, uni

SUBMITTER: Exley V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11296716 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature