Knead a Hand? Use of a Portable Massager to Reduce Patient Pain and Anxiety During Nail Surgery

Authors

Jade Conway, New York Medical College
Samantha Jo Albucker
Shari R. Lipner

Author Type(s)

Student

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2023

DOI

10.12788/cutis.0860

Journal Title

Cutis

Keywords

Humans, Pain, Hand, Anesthesia, Local, Anesthetics, Local, Anxiety

Abstract

Pain and anxiety are common in patients undergoing nail surgery, and injection of local anesthetic is the most uncomfortable part of the procedure. Using a portable massager on the ipsilateral limb during nail injection can reduce pain and decrease patient anxiety. It is a simple and safe way to improve the patient experience during nail surgery.

Recommended Citation

Conway, J., Albucker, S., & Lipner, S. R. (2023). Knead a Hand? Use of a Portable Massager to Reduce Patient Pain and Anxiety During Nail Surgery. Cutis, 112 (4), 203-204. https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.0860