NON RANDOMIZED ASSESSMENT IN CASES OF INGROWN TOENAILVANDENBOS PROCEDURE.

Abstract

Background: - This condition usually occurs in patients who have experienced long-term trauma, poor foot hygiene, and tight-tting shoes causing long-term compression in toes. The Vandenbos procedure involves excising the soft tissue surrounding the nail without damaging the nail. This study consists of prospective observational asse Method: - ssment in patients with the above condition using the Vandenbos procedure The analysis included 50 patients who completed 6 months of Result: - postoperative assessment. The ages ranged from 8 to 35 years (mean 21.5 years). The average time to return to school or work was 10 days and the time to be able to wear enclosed shoes was 31 days. Within the rst two months of surgery, 11 participants (22%) experienced one or more minor complications like bleeding, infection, and hyper-granulation. There were no recurrences. The Vandenbos procedure was recommended by 90 % of participants. Conclusion: - The Vandenbos procedure can produce no recurrence rates, high satisfaction, and overall good cosmetic results.