Ankle nail, steel nails do not remove usually do not cause discomfort, can not be removed, but the patient’s specific condition is different, can not be generalized. At present, the commonly used clinical steel nail material is titanium alloy, long-term stay in the body usually will not have an impact, if the implantation site is deep, difficult to remove and no discomfort symptoms, or elderly patients are not physically suitable for the removal of steel nails, usually can not take the steel nails, but if the patient is a growth stage of the child, usually need to remove the steel nails, so as not to affect their growth and development. Whether or not to take out the ankle nail should be judged by the doctor, the doctor will give reasonable advice according to the patient’s specific situation, if the nail site of any uncomfortable symptoms, you should promptly seek medical treatment.