Do Not Hurt the Nail Matrix: Safe Technique for Proximal Nail Fold Incision
For a better view of the nail matrix during nail surgery, the proximal nail fold (PNF) must be incised and reclined. Two oblique incisions at 45° at the junction of the proximal and lateral nail fold are performed [1, 2]. As the nail matrix is just below the PNF, there is a considerable risk of hurt...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.uanl.mx/16082/1/61.pdf |
| Summary: | For a better view of the nail matrix during nail surgery, the proximal nail fold (PNF) must be incised and reclined. Two oblique incisions at 45° at the junction of the proximal and lateral nail fold are performed [1, 2]. As the nail matrix is just below the PNF, there is a considerable risk of hurting the matrix, and consequently nail dystrophy |
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