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What is name of the procedure podiatrists do that helps relieve the pain caused by the edges of your big toe?

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Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

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Slant back : It's the angle of the cut at the edges of the toenail to clear the nail from the skin

Answered 12/24/2014

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A member asked:

What is name of the procedure podiatrists do that helps relieve the pain caused by the edges of your big toe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

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