Nail grafts for reconstruction

Hand Clin. 1990 Feb;6(1):79-102; discussion 103.

Abstract

Monkey digits were used experimentally to demonstrate the pathologic anatomy of nail deformities and the results of treatment using full and partial thickness nail matrix grafts. Seventy-five human nail deformities were evaluated and treated. In both the experimental and clinical groups, microscopic hypertrophy of the superficial epithelial elements underlying the deformed nail existed. A follow-up of treatment of nail deformities indicated that nail matrix grafts, both full and partial thickness, are beneficial when the defect involves the sterile matrix and the proximal nail fold.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biopsy
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Epithelium / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Macaca fascicularis
  • Nail Diseases / surgery
  • Nails / growth & development
  • Nails / pathology
  • Nails / transplantation*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Surgical Flaps / methods
  • Time Factors
  • Toes / surgery