Waterloo Foot Clinic - Matthew Doyle D.Ch Hons B.Sc
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THICK TOENAILS | ONYCHAUXIC

Thick toenails occur for a number of reasons. For instance; permanent damage due to nail plate trauma, a previous infection, fungal infection or a systemic condition. Most commonly a nail plate will thicken due to trauma.

Treatment 

If the thick toenail is permanently damaged we can treat your nail by filing it with specialized instruments.  This helps decrease the pressure and it appears to look like a normal nail. In severe cases, surgery may be required – this would be a permanent removal of the nail plate. If an infection is present, the proper prescription medication will be supplied to rid you of the infection.

Without Treatment

A neglected thick toenail can cause extreme discomfort/pain as the nail rubs on the top or end of the shoe. This can cause additional pain to the nail bed (underneath the nail plate). Often if the thick toenail is not filed the nail bed may open and an ulcer can form. A thick toenail also increases your risk of infection and further damage to the nail/toe.
PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS
  • Orthotic prescriptions and assessments
  • Gait assessments
  • Biomechanical assessments
  • Diabetic foot assessments
  • Vascular foot assessments
  • Surgical foot assessments
  • Neurological foot assessments
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
  • Custom-made orthotics
  • Compression stockings
  • Diabetic foot creams
  • Ankle braces and supports
  • A full suite of recommended moisturizers and lotions



COMMON FOOT TREATMENTS
  • Elderly foot care
  • Paediatric foot care
  • Thick toe nails
  • Fungal toe nails
  • Heel pain | Plantar fasciitis
  • Ingrown toe nail
  • Warts
  • Diabetic foot care | including ulcers
  • Corns and Calluses
  • Bunions
  • Ganglion cyst
  • General foot and nail care
  • Wound care
  • Sports injuries and rehabilitation
INVASIVE PROCEDURES
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Morton neuroma
  • Tendon release
  • Wart excision
  • Permanent toe nail removal

Location

50 Westmount Rd. N Unit 215, N2L 2R5
Waterloo, Ontario, 

WATERLOO FOOT CLINIC HOURS

MONDAY | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY |  8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
​FRIDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY | Closed
​SUNDAY | Closed

Contact Us

PHONE| (519) 884-3668
FAX | 519-884-0533
EMAIL| info@waterloofootclinic.com


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