Ingrowing Great Toenail (Onychocryptosis of the Hallux): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction An ingrowing great toenail, clinically designated as onychocryptosis of the hallux, is a painful and highly prevalent condition where the lateral or medial edge of the nail plate penetrates the adjacent soft tissue of the nail fold. While any nail can become ingrown, the great toenail (hallux) is overwhelmingly the most frequent site … Read more