FEETBUSTER FOOT CARE PRACTICE · KRAKÓW
Subungual haematoma — assessment after an injury
Blood collected under a nail after an injury can cause severe, throbbing pain. Examining the toe helps determine what care is needed.
Do not delay assessment of a recent injury
Severe pain after an impact or crushing injury needs prompt medical assessment. A fracture, nail bed damage or another injury may need to be ruled out. Not every haematoma needs drainage, and not every case is suitable for care at a podology practice.
If drainage is indicated, the first 24–48 hours are usually most important. This does not mean you should forgo a consultation after that time. Do not pierce the nail yourself. Cleveland Clinic: assessment and drainage of a subungual haematoma.
What we ask when you contact us
Tell us when and how the injury happened, how severe the pain is, whether there is a wound and whether the nail is lifting. Mention diabetes, anticoagulants and sensation or circulation problems.
At Feetbuster, we care for subungual haematomas after assessing the injury. Suspected fractures or serious toe injuries require medical attention.
Care and regrowth
After assessment or treatment, you will receive individual advice on dressings, protecting the toe and follow-up. The damaged nail plate may change appearance or partially detach. Regrowth takes time and depends on the extent of the injury.
Do not cover the injury with a nail coating before its condition has been clarified. A new dark spot without a remembered injury, or discolouration that does not move as the nail grows, requires a medical consultation.
Further information
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Prices and booking
Prices are available in the price list. We will discuss the scope and cost of your appointment before treatment.