Nail bed injury
This is an injury to the nail bed itself; bleeding under the nail often occurs as a result of trauma. If you have any symptoms, it is best to contact your podiatrist straight away for advice.
It can cause severe pain.
The treatment involves relieving pressure on the nail bed, splinting or taping the adjacent toe, and guiding the growth of the new nail.
The expected outcome depends on the severity of the injury; there is a possibility of permanent damage to the nail bed.
What is it?
This is an injury to the nail bed itself; bleeding under the nail often occurs as a result of trauma. If you are experiencing any symptoms, it is best to contact your podiatrist straight away for advice. It can cause severe pain.
A treatment
The treatment involves relieving pressure on the nail bed, splinting or taping the adjacent toe, and guiding the growth of the new nail.
The result
The expected outcome depends on the severity of the injury; there is a possibility of permanent damage to the nail bed.
