Patient Satisfaction After Ingrown Toenail Surgery

Patient Satisfaction After Ingrown Toenail Surgery. A Review of 1200 Cases

In this study, demographic characteristics (age, gender, which toe is involved, family history) of the patients who were operated because of ingrown nails were examined, and the post-operative satisfaction score of the patients was noted, and the recurrence rate and complications were recorded.

The study was designed as single-center, single-surgeon observational study. Approximately 4000 patients who were operated on by the same surgeon between 2015-2020 due to ingrown nails were reached by phone, and patients' satisfaction was assessed by using the Surgical Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ-8). Outcomes such as retrospective treatment processes and complications were asked using a questionnaire, and patients' demographic characteristics were also recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients who underwent ingrown toenail surgery Patients who could be reachable by phone over contact details on medical records

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who were not reachable Patients who underwent another surgery on the targeted foot rather than ingrown toenail surgery Patients who had fractures on the targeted foot Clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer disease or patients who have lost their cognitive functions.