Background: Onychocryptosis, frequently termed ‘‘ingrown toenail’’ is a common
foot problem in routine dermatology and orthopaedic clinical practice which leads to
pain and disability. Although the aetiology of ingrown toenail is not well understood
various associated risk factors have been identified with the pathogenesis.
Material and methods: This study was a retrospective investigation of 170 patients
with hallux valgus and lateral border ingrown toenail of all stages. The patients were
compared with a control group. The radiologic assessment in both groups included
right hallux valgus angle, left hallux valgus angle, right first and second intermetatarsal
angle, and left first and second intermetatarsal angle.
Results: There were 121 female and 49 male patients in the case group and 68 female
and 32 male in the control group. The mean age of the case group was 41.1 years
and 41.1 years in the control group. A statistically significant difference was found
between the case and the control groups in terms of the right hallux valgus angle
variable.
Conclusion: The abnormal hallux valgus angle and the abnormal intermetatarsal angle
plays an important role in ingrown toenail aetiology. The X-rays
of the feet should be
performed to determine the susceptibility of the patients who are admitted to the
hospital for ingrown toenail in order to prevent other toes ingrown toenail and for
planning the treatment of the patients with an ingrown toenail
