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Outcomes following instruction in novel taping technique.
Outcomes in 750 patients after instruction in the novel taping treatment for ingrown big toenails recorded at our clinic from December 1996 to July 2011. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to history of previous surgical intervention. Outcomes of each group were classified into 3 subgroups: resolved; symptoms improved but additional nonsurgical treatment such as brace application required; and surgical treatment required due to poor symptom improvement or deformity of toenails. A significant difference between patient groups with and without previous surgery was found in the need for surgical intervention after the novel taping treatment.
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In Brief
Patient-Controlled Taping for the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails
Koichi Tsunoda , and colleagues
Background In this study, two primary care clinicians in Japan share a novel taping method to treat and prevent ingrown toenails.
What This Study Found Of 541 patients who were instructed in the use of the taping technique, 276 saw their symptoms and abnormal nail grown resolve and required no additional therapy. The remaining 265 patients required additional treatment such as nail bracing or surgery. Most of those patients reported relief of pain with taping. With conventional taping methods, most patients are required to visit a clinic frequently for re-taping and may discontinuing taping because of discomfort and skin irritation. The authors assert the new taping method is both easy and comfortable for patients and prevents circulatory problems and dermatologic side effects.
Implications
- The authors suggest that this non-invasive, low-cost approach be considered as a first-line treatment for ingrown toenails among primary-care patients before cutting or removing the nail.
