Installation of correction systems on nails (orthonyxia)
Installing correction systems on nails allows you to correct the problem of ingrown nails; also, with the help of orthonyxia, you can correct crooked, deformed, thickened nails. Go through the procedure at the K+31 clinic with our best doctors.
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Podofix
Podofix is an innovative system for correcting nail deformities. This amazingly flexible and soft material allows specialists to accurately and painlessly adjust their shape, achieving excellent results even in the most difficult cases.
The Podofix plate may be useful in the following cases:
- Ingrown or deformed nail.
- Development of hypergranulation (represents excessive tissue formation during the healing process of wounds. Observed in the area of the nail fold).
- The appearance of calluses in the area of the nail fold.
Before you begin the procedure for installing the plate on the nail, you need to perform a number of preparatory measures. During the day before the intervention, you should refrain from using any cosmetics on your feet, including nail polish and nail polish remover. Also avoid visiting a bathhouse, sauna or swimming pool - instead, give preference to a short shower lasting no more than 5-7 minutes.
The Podofix plate is attached to the nail with special glue. Using a metal wire, the degree of its impact on the area that needs adjustment is adjusted. After this, it is twisted until the desired tension is achieved.
The specialist removes excess wire after installation and, if necessary, applies a leveling gel. The Podofix plate is intended for single use. It should be replaced every 3-6 weeks.
The time required for correction with this remedy is usually about a year, but this period may vary depending on factors such as the rate of nail growth, the degree of its deformation and the patient’s compliance with the podiatrist’s recommendations. Specialists provide detailed instructions on how to prevent recurrence of the problem after completing the course of treatment.
- Inflammation on the nail or in the area of the nail folds
- Fungal infections
- Purulent discharge
- Psoriasis
- Britability, brittleness, splitting or flaking of the nail
Titanium thread is highly durable and elastic. It is not subject to corrosion and does not cause allergic reactions. One of the unique features of this material is the ability to “remember” its original shape.
Once installed on the nail, the alloy tends to return to its previous state (taper), lifting and pulling the edges of the nail out of the skin. This helps reduce pain and inflammation. Over time, this procedure leads to the formation of a healthy element that is not prone to ingrowth.
Installing a titanium thread on a nail has no age restrictions and is relevant even for small elements.
The procedure itself takes approximately 1.5 hours. The stages of nail correction using titanium thread look like this:
Medical pedicure. Often clients have problems not only with ingrown toenails, so it is important to properly prepare the foot for the procedure. Medical pedicure allows you to treat your feet in detail, carefully file or trim your nails
Preparation of the nail plate. The element is fixed with a special glue. To enhance the reliability of fastening, the doctor degreases the nail and treats it with an emery file. Before installing the thread, the surface becomes slightly rough
A piece of thread. The cut thread is located in the center, parallel to the free edge of the nail. With subsequent corrections, its installation location shifts slightly towards the base.
Attaching the thread. A thin layer of adhesive is applied to the nail plate. Immediately after this, the wire is placed so that its ends can catch on the edges of the plate. Then the nail dries under a special lamp
Additional reinforcement. To strengthen the fastening, a little more gel is applied to each end of the thread, which is also dried under a lamp.
Final processing. The finger is additionally treated with propolis-based ointment. The appearance of the nail can be improved by applying varnish, which can also be used to disguise the wire
The thread must be replaced every month. Already after 30 days from the moment of installation, the nail plate becomes smoother.
There are no contraindications to direct correction of an ingrown toenail. However, if the nail is seriously affected by fungus, the procedure is not performed.
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Causes of the problem
Deformation of nails means their ingrowth, curvature, or thickening. To solve these issues, the latest technology is used - orthonyxia. This is a procedure in which special corrective systems are installed on the nail plate.
Nail problems arise due to improper care, wearing tight shoes and injuries. Internal factors also play a role - heredity, metabolic disorders and various diseases.
The most serious problem is ingrown toenails. Without timely and high-quality treatment, this condition can lead to serious complications, including sepsis and loss of a finger.