When fungus has found its way underneath the nail, the Fungus Hack Review condition is hard to treat and when this happens, a podiatry surgeon may perform laser treatment. Advances in laser treatment for fungal toenail infection mean this is now an effective procedure showing promising results. Usually, a new healthy nail begins to develop after a couple of sessions.
With cases of ingrown toenail, patients often complain of a painful toenail that worsens when wearing tight footwear and becomes more sensitive to pressure of any kind. In the worst cases of ingrown toenails, a podiatrist does the Vandenbos procedure to ease the pain in the toenail without touching the affected nail. This procedure includes incision from the base of the nail for about 5 mm then extended toward the side of the toe in an oval sweep stopping under the tip of the nail, about 3 mm in from the edge.
Most podiatrist surgeon pursues additional training and regularly attends seminars and workshops to broaden and update their knowledge on the latest treatments and procedures available in foot care. Some foot surgery requires cosmetic surgery and some podiatry surgeons have also studied in this field so that this surgery is also available within the podiatry profession.