subungual hematoma

To drain a subungual hematoma a doctor will make a small hole in the toenail to drain the blood out.

Improperly fitting shoes may also result in injuries such as a subungual hematoma - a collection of blood underneath the toenail.

Immediate complications Nail injury: A collection of blood may develop underneath the toenail called a subungual hematoma.

Subungual hematoma (nail)

Subungual hematoma occurs when trauma to the nail results in a collection of blood, or hematoma, under the nail.

A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood (hematoma) underneath a toenail or fingernail (black toenail).

A subungual hematoma that results from the repetitive thrusting of the longest toe into a shoe's toe box is called jogger's toe or runner's toe.

It is performed by a physician or surgeon to relieve the pain associated with a subungual hematoma (blood under the nail); a small amount of blood is expressed through the hole and the pain associated with the pressure is partially alleviated.