Dr. Usha Jain is a medical director and is an expert in treating minor emergencies. Dr. Jain treated a patient with a toe injury from a heavy weight falling on the toe. The nail became dark and it was excruciating. This patient knew the urgent care from a previous visit and came here to be treated. The nail was very dark from the blood collected underneath and the patient was in pain. Dr. Jain did the x-rays and there was no fracture.
Dr. Jain made three holes in the nail by cautery and all the blood was drained through three holes. The patient got instant relief when the blood was drained, causing pressure and pain. The patient had immediate relief.