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.
Types of bunion surgery. 1  Removal of part of the metatarsal head (the part of the foot that is bulging out). This procedure is called exostectomy or bunionectomy.  Removal of bone from the end of the first metatarsal bone, which joins with the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint).