Toenail disorders are very common. Toenail disorders include ingrown, thickened, fungus or mycotic, injured, and deformed toenails. Ingrown nails are characterized by the edge of the nail growing into the fleshy border of the toe causing soreness, redness, and often infection. Ingrown nails can be treated permanently to prevent their recurrence. Thickened nails have several causes including diabetes, circulatory disease, arthritis, fungus, heredity, and infection. Treatment may require removal of nail and destruction of the nail root. Fungus nails are commonly seen in elderly people. If left untreated , fungus nails worsen and may require permanent removal. Deformed toenails may be associatied with a bone spur at the tip of the toe pushing up beneath the toenail bed. These nails may become painful and require surgical removal of the bone spur.

If you have any of these symptoms, call Dr. Sextro, Dr. Larsen and Dr. Bandel at the Grand Island Foot Clinic. 381-0404 or 1-800-847-6544