Podostripe adhesive brace
Ingrown nails can not only cause pain and inflammation, they can also severely limit the everyday life of those who suffer from them. No step can be taken without pain and even the weight of the bed covers can be unbearable.
Many people suffer from ingrown nails and the associated pain for months or even years. However, there are several treatment options that can effectively treat ingrown nails in the long term.
One possibility is, for example, treatment with adhesive braces. Adhesive braces are, alongside wire braces, a very frequently used form of therapy that is effective both for rollednas well as ingrown nails.
A huge advantage of this brace is that it can be immediately attached to the nail to be treated. Unlike other nail braces, there is no need to take a nail impression or make or adjust the brace beforehand. You simply choose the right size of brace depending on the width of the nail and then stick it directly onto the nail.
Adhesive braces are used for the following complaints or problems:
- ingrown nails
- curled nails
- for inflammation in the nail fold
- for calluses in the nail fold
- for corns in the nail fold
- for thin nails that are not suitable for treatment with a wire brace if the nail fold is very narrow or inaccessible.
How long will the treatment take?
As with all braces, treatment should continue until the nail has taken on a healthy shape and the patient no longer has any problems. Treatment can last for around 6 to 12 months, sometimes even longer. During the treatment period, the adhesive brace is replaced approximately every 4 to 8 weeks.
Disadvantages:
- the effect is not as strong as with a wire brace, which is hooked under the nail
- the adhesive brace cannot be used multiple times
The costs of adhesive brace therapy are generally not covered by statutory health insurance. Private health insurance companies usually cover the costs in full. The cost per adhesive brace, which must be replaced every 4 to 8 weeks, is €25 per brace.