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. 2011 May;44(2):197-202.
doi: 10.4103/0970-0358.85340.

Nail bed injuries and deformities of nail

R Ravindra Bharathi  1 , Babu Bajantri
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Nail bed injuries and deformities of nail

R Ravindra Bharathi et al. Indian J Plast Surg. 2011 May.

Abstract

Nail bed injuries are common and management of these requires good knowledge of the nail bed anatomy. Proper management of these injuries will ensure good healing and prevent late deformities. When loss occurs it is challenging to reconstruct which can be done by grafts or microsurgical reconstruction to restore aesthetic appearance of fingers.

Keywords: Nail bed injuries; nail bed loss; nail bed reconstruction.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Anatomy of nail
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Figure 2
(a) Nail bed injury with subungual hematoma.(b) Nail bed laceration seen after removal of nail. (c) After nail bed repair.(d) Healed nail bed with new nail growing
Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure of 8 suture
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Figure 4
(a) Stumps of both thumbs. (b) Amputated thumb tips. (c) After advancement of VY flaps.(d) With nail bed grafts in position. (e) Late postoperative picture with nail growth
Figure 5
Figure 5
Nail bed reinsertion
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Figure 6
(a) Amputated finger tips with stumps — dorsal view. (b) Amputated finger tips with stumps - volar view. (c) Composite grafts healed – dorsal view. (d) Composite grafts healed – volar view.
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