Welcome to Chapter 3 of this podiatry training series.

In this episode, we'll discuss in depth the importance of nail trimming, an essential technique for improving outcomes in onychomycosis, thickened nails, dystrophic nails, and patients with pain or subungual hyperkeratosis.

👉 To fully understand this chapter, I recommend watching the previous two chapters first, where I explain the nail bed, the most common pathologies, and the physiology of the nail plate. Everything is connected: the better you understand the structure, the better you'll be able to apply the technique.

In this chapter you will learn:

What nail trimming is and why it is essential

How trimming improves medication penetration

Which burs to use, at what speed, and in which cases

How to safely work on thickened nails

Common errors with the nail drill and how to avoid them

Real clinical cases explained step by step

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⭐ About me

I am Erika Lehrmann, director of Mundo Podología, a podiatrist training center in Chile and Latin America. My mission is to provide you with clear, practical, and clinical content so you can work safely and confidently.

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