Traumatic disorders of the nail

This chapter looks at three distinct aspects of trauma, under the headings:

1 Major trauma (involving any digit). 2 Repeated microtrauma. 3 The painful nail.

This section considers major trauma, single overwhelming injury, necessitating only minor ‘office’ surgery. Complex laceration and most of the traumatic abnormalities are beyond the intended scope of this book. Damage from acute trauma may have immediate and/or delayed effects.