Nail Splitting Scissors

Description

Nail Splitting Scissors

The nail splitting scissors split ingrown or thickened nails along their length. A narrow lower blade slides under the nail, while the upper blade cuts from above.

Narrow lower blade

The slim blade passes under the nail plate with little pressure on the nail bed. As a result, the cut stays controlled.

Size of the nail splitting scissors

At 10 cm, they offer fine control in a small hand. Meanwhile, the short blades give strong leverage.

Typical uses

Podiatrists and minor surgery teams use them in wedge resection for ingrown nails. They also help remove thickened nail plates.

Technique

Slide the lower blade under the nail at the planned line. Then cut in short steps toward the base.

Pairing

Nail nippers and elevators work beside them. Together they complete ingrown nail procedures.

Using nail splitting scissors with care

Keep the lower blade flat against the nail plate. In addition, this protects the nail bed.

Wedge resection step by step

First, numb the toe with a digital block and clean the nail. Next, slide the narrow blade under the ingrown edge and split it back to the base. Finally, remove the strip with forceps and treat the nail matrix as planned.

Nail splitting scissors details

• 10 cm overall
• Narrow lower blade
• Strong short blades

Nail splitter care

Clean the blades and joint. Dry, oil lightly and sterilise.

Cover and checks

These nail splitters carry three years against manufacturing defects. Each scissors passes a close check from Atlanta staff before it leaves. We can advise on choices for your team. For another approach, look at our Konig pattern. To read about instrument metals, consult ASTM F899. Our help page explains common order questions. More options feature in our general surgical department.

For use by trained teams. Delivery times are on our shipping policy. Photos can differ by option, and the metal contains nickel; open our sterilization page to learn more.