Exley, Victoria Anne orcid.org/0000-0002-9326-9046, Jones, Katherine, Watson, Jude orcid.org/0000-0003-0694-3854 et al. (1 more author) (2024) A survey of the treatment and management of ingrown toenails by UK podiatrists: A cross-sectional survey. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. e12017. ISSN 1757-1146
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, universally using phenol (97.2%). Application time and number of applications varied but was most commonly applied three times (61.5%) for a total of 3 minutes (75%). Aftercare varied considerably between public and private sectors, with public sectors offering fewer follow-up appointments. Conclusions Although there is a variation in clinical practice throughout the treatment pathway, almost all respondents offered nail avulsion with phenol matrixectomy, whereas very few provided incisional nail surgery. This data provides the most comprehensive description of how UK podiatrists conduct nail surgery for onychocryptosis.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Author(s). |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 24 Jun 2024 11:10 |
Last Modified: | 03 Dec 2024 11:07 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.12017 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1002/jfa2.12017 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:213861 |
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