Nail correction brace

Therapeutic procedure for the treatment of ingrown or curled toenails. S.a.u. Unguis incarnatus. In addition to the plastic clasps glued to the nail plate, there are also the stronger-acting metal clasps, e.g. 3 TO clasps, metal clasps that grip under the nail fold and can be adjusted accordingly.

• The aim of the treatment is to restore the natural growth of the nail.
• The aim is to achieve rapid pain relief for the patient by applying the nail.
• The brace represents a therapeutic alternative to surgery (see Emmert plastic surgery).
• Application: 2 legs of the brace made of spring steel wire are provided with small hooks and hung under the edges of the nail. A loop is used to connect and twist the two legs of the brace. This creates a 3-point pressure, which leads to lifting of the nail edges. The brace is then sealed with artificial nail material for protection. Depending on the model, some braces have to be removed, retightened and put back on every 4-6 weeks, others grow out with the nail forward.
• The braces are individually made from stainless steel of 0.4-0.9 mm material thickness according to the plaster cast.
• The duration of treatment is approx. 2-3 months, but in some cases it can be considerably longer.
• In comparison to the Emmert sculpture, the patients are not restricted in their ability to work.

1. Harrer J et al (2005) Treatment of ingrown toenails using a new conservative method: a prospective study comparing brace treatment with Emmert's procedure. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 95: 542-549
2. https://www.3to.de/de/