Bacteria Infection, Pseudomonas and Green Nail Syndrome

What is Bacteria Infection, Pseudomonas and Green Nail Syndrome Nail Surgery Removal?

Following a diagnosis of Bacteria Infection, Pseudomonas and Green Nail Syndrome Nail . Toenail fungus or finger fungus infection can be removed surgically

The usual procedure is as follows:

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The toe or finger is made numb and painless by injecting local anaesthetic into the base of the toe or finger.

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The  toenail or fingernail pseudomonas infection is cut right up to the base of the nail root and the offending bacteria l infection can then be pulled out.​

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We wait for the nail to grow back and see if it grows back with the green nail syndrome/ pseudomonas infection or not 

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If the nail is permanently removed. A small amount of acid (called phenol) is often put on the exposed part of the nail bed. This helps to stop  the root of the nail from growing a full nail. (The nail surgery specialist will always discuss with you the best options.)​

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The nail is then dressed.

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Once the anaesthetic wears off the toe or finger may be sore so you may need mild painkillers such as paracetamol for a day or so.

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After the operation, the nail surgery specialist or assistant will review your nail surgery wound and teach you how to dress the toe or finger.

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The nail removed can be sent to biospy, PCR and culture for further diagnosis and treatment.

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