Antenna procedure for the correction of hook nail deformity

A total of seven antenna procedures for hooknail deformity were performed between 1990 and 2000. At a mean follow-up of 3 years 4 months there were no major complications, all patients had an improvement in their deformity (subjectively and objectively) and were pleased with their results. Some resi...

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Published in:Journal of hand surgery, British volume British volume, 2004-02, Vol.29 (1), p.3-7
Main Authors: Strick, M .J, Bremner-Smith, A.T, Tonkin, M.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amputation, Traumatic - surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Finger Injuries - surgery
fingertip
hook nail
Humans
local flap
Male
Nails
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Summary:A total of seven antenna procedures for hooknail deformity were performed between 1990 and 2000. At a mean follow-up of 3 years 4 months there were no major complications, all patients had an improvement in their deformity (subjectively and objectively) and were pleased with their results. Some residual deformity remained in all cases including shortening of the nail, contour defect of the pulp and flattening or residual curvature of the nail.
ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1016/j.jhsb.2003.08.007