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Introduction
Did you know that manatees have fingernails on their flippers? That’s because the cute, sea-dwelling mammals, also known as sea cows, used to be land creatures that had forelimbs for walking on the land. Now, scientists speculate that they use the tips to prevent abrasion on their flippers and grip the sand on the bottom of the ocean bed when they paddle, just like we use our fingernails for daily tasks like opening, scratching, and picking at things, and toenails for extra grip when pushing off with our feet.
When you notice nail conditions that inhibit daily functions like running, walking, and even standing, you should think about getting care at our nail clinic. From medical nail trimming to treating fungal nails, we’ve got you covered.
Our Nail Clinic at Premier Podiatry & Orthopedics
We treat all types of nails at our nail clinic, which is across the hall from the main office at Premier Podiatry & Orthopedics. We have three dedicated, certified pedicurists who run this clinic four days a week. If you have a question about a nail problem, our doctors are eager and always available to give you advice. Make sure you book an appointment as soon as you feel it’s necessary. Our clinic sees a patient every 15 minutes, which can make it a pretty bustling area!
Medical Nail Trimming
We offer medical nail care for hard-to-trim toenails. Some conditions that would require a podiatrist to trim your nails would include diabetic feet, ingrown toenails, and toenail fungus. When you have diabetic feet, nail trimming needs to be approached with extreme caution, because diabetics have poor circulation that causes slow healing for wounds. If you cut your toes while trimming your nails, the cut could become infected, which could develop into a full-blown diabetic ulcer if it isn’t given immediate care.
Ingrown toenails are another condition that needs proper toenail trimming. If a painful ingrown nail is disrupting your daily life, you need to make an appointment with Dr. Gavin Ripp. He can cut your toenails the right way, treat the area, and cushion the infection to make sure it doesn’t get worse. You can trust that all our instruments are sterilized, sanitary, and ready to treat your nail issue.
We can also prevent ingrown toenails by giving them a quick trim if we see warning signs, like naturally curved toenails or toenails that aren’t cut properly.
When to See a Doctor
Contact Us for Treatment
When it comes to toenails, seemingly small problems have a big impact on your daily life. It’s important to trim nails properly to avoid painful conditions in the first place. With proper medical nail care, we can get you back on your feet. Call our office in Carmichael, California, at 916-961-3434 or sign up for an appointment online to get your toenails trimmed. To learn more about your feet, follow our Facebook and Twitter pages!
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