What is the probability that offspring of two heterogeneous parents will be homologous recessive?
Matrixectomy: If your doctor believes the destruction of the nail matrix is necessary after removing the toenail, he or she will perform a partial or full matrixectomy (or matricectomy), which is permanent toenail removal by applying a chemical agent (most commonly phenol or sodium hydroxide) to the matrix.
Hammer toe surgery is often synonymous with âtoe shorteningâ, âtoe jobâ and/or âtoe augmentationâ. Depending on the severity and length of the toe, there are several methods to surgically correct a hammer toe. In general, the surgery involves removing a portion of the bone at the contracted joint, to realign the toe.