Correction of pincer nail deformity with dermal flap: A new technique in pincer nail deformity surgery
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol.50, no.3, pp.362-365, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 50 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2015.14.0168
- Journal Name: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.362-365
- Keywords: Dermal flap, pincer nail
- Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No
Abstract
© 2016 Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.Pincer nail deformity is the extreme, transverse, proximal-to-distal overcurvature of the finger, caused by osteophyte of the distal phalanx, and causing clamp effect on soft tissues and nail ingrowth. We report a new technique consisting of removal of the osteophyte causing clamp effect. Depressed areas of both side of the nail bed (lateral nail fold) were corrected with dermal flaps prepared from the side. Depressed areas were filled by these flaps, creating a smooth surface for the nail bed, and adequate correction was obtained.