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P : Ingrown Toenail Patient I : Bird Flap Surgery C : Noel Winograd Method O : Recurrence, Complications, Functional Outcome, Pain,

NCT06862232 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 108

Last updated 2025-03-06

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Summary

The treatment of ingrown toenails is highly diverse, with numerous surgical techniques described in the literature alongside conservative approaches. The primary goals of all these surgical methods are to reduce recurrence rates, improve patients' quality of life, and achieve favorable cosmetic outcomes. In this study, we aim to compare the recently introduced Bird Flap, a modified Winograd technique, with Noel's technique and the classic Winograd method in terms of recurrence rates, patient quality of life, cosmetic outcomes, and postoperative pain.

Conditions

  • Ingrown Toenail

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Modified Winograd "Bird Flap" Technique

In the first group (n=36), the modified Winograd "Bird Flap" technique will be performed for medially ingrown toenails. Local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine will be administered at the base of the first toe, and a temporary tourniquet will be applied using a sterile glove to minimize bleeding. This technique modifies the Winograd method, optimizing functional and cosmetic outcomes while reducing recurrence rates. A sparrow-shaped incision will be made, encompassing the lateral nail bed, proximal germinal matrix, and underlying bone tissue, improving surgical access while preserving the healthy nail structure. Granulated and infected tissue will be excised completely down to the periosteum to prevent recurrence. The wound will be sutured using 3/0 prolene sutures, ensuring optimal healing and minimal scarring. This method aims to reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and improve patient satisfaction compared to traditional approaches.

PROCEDURE

Classic Winograd Technique

The classic Winograd technique, a widely used traditional surgical approach, will be performed. Local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine will be administered, and a temporary tourniquet will be applied. A linear incision will be made to separate the nail bed from the soft tissue, followed by the excision of the lateral nail bed and germinal matrix in a linear fashion to ensure complete removal of the affected nail portion. The wound will then be sutured using 3/0 prolene sutures. This method is a standard approach for ingrown toenail surgery, offering high recurrence prevention rates but carrying a risk of cosmetic and structural nail alterations.

PROCEDURE

Modified Noel Technique

Local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine will be administered, and a temporary tourniquet will be applied. A 4-6 mm semi-elliptical incision will be made adjacent to the lateral borders of the nail bed to access the granulated tissue. Unlike the Bird Flap technique, this method preserves both the nail bed and proximal germinal matrix, ensuring that only the inflamed soft tissue and granulated tissue are excised. The remaining tissue will be sutured subungually using 3/0 prolene sutures, promoting proper healing and maintaining the nail's structural integrity. This technique is designed to be less invasive while effectively treating infected and inflamed tissue.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kutahya City Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-01
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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