| Frost Technique
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painful incurvated or ingrown nails
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Surgical disection is used to excise the border of the nail and nail matrix.
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Prolonged disability with greater than average chance of post-op complications
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This procedure has fallen into disfavor due to the efficacy of other more effective methods.
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ingrown nail treatment, phenol/alcohol technique
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| Cheilectomy
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hallux limitus or any prominence of a joint
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Performed under local anesthesia, the margin of the joint is resected to return it to normal anatomical contours
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Introductory procedure for hallux limitus.
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Only corrects the abnormal bone and not the biomechanical eitiology. First metatarsal osteotomy may also be considered to plantarflex and shorten the 1st metatarsal
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| I&D (See incise and drain)
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| Incise and drain
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Localized hematoma, cyst or infection
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May or may not be performed with anesthetic. Can be performed with a scapel, needle or other surgical tool
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Indications are specific to the case
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The old standard for infections. A must.
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| Logriscino Bunionectomy
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advanced hallux valgus deformity
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Typically performed under general anesthesia. Two wedge osteotomies used to change the postion of the head of the base and the head of the first metatarsal
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More disability than an Austin bunionectomy, but much greater correction is possible
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Used for stage III and stage IV bunion deformities. Unlimited correction but requires a cast post-op
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