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All medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle. Specializing in Pain Management of the Foot & Ankle using Advanced Cryosurgical techniques. Also woundcare and limb salvage.

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I am a Podiatrist in private practice for 17 years in Tampa Florida Organizations American Board of Podiatric Surgery Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, Florida Podiatric Medical Association, American Professional Wound Care Association, Cryostar certified in Foot Cryosurgery Publications http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Heel-Pain-and-Treatment-Options&id=270285 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Relief-for-Foot-Pain-Due-to-Diabetic-Neuropathy&id=438090 http://ezinearticles.com/?Permanent-Relief-for-Ingrown-Toenails&id=387593 http://ezinearticles.com/?Foot-Cryosurgery-for-Plantar-Fasciitis,-Heel-Pain,-Mortons-Neuroma-and-Neuropathy&id=261571 Education/Credentials I am a board-certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and a certified Foot Cryosurgeon

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Podiatry - Ingrown Toenail

Expert: Dr. Marc Katz - 10/13/2009

Question
Hi Dr. Katz,
I have had many problems with my toenails and started having sections removed over 10 years ago. My last removal was less then a year ago and both large toenails are painfully ingrown again. Is there another solution, at this point I am willing to try anything. If I get the whole nail removed will it grow back?
Thank You in advance,
Gillian

Answer
Hi Gillian,

You could have a permanent nail procedure, also known as a matrixectomy. This would not require removal of the whole toenail, just the sides. See my article below for more information.

http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/permanent-relief-for-ingrown-toena...

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
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