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Arthroplasty 2019
June 24-25, 2019
Volume 14
Journal of Orthopaedics Trauma Surgery and Related Research
Arthroplasty
June 24-25, 2019 | Rome, Italy
12
th
International Conference on
Nail plate and bed reconstruction for pincer nail deformity
Hyun Hee Choi
Chunchoen Sacred Heart Hospital-Hallym University, South Korea
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incer nail deformity is a severe condition in which the nail bed becomes compressed and the nail shows an over
curvature. We retrospectively analysed 13 pincer nail deformities treated using our nail plate and bed reconstruction
technique. Visual analogue scale scores, the width of nail root, width of nail tip, height of nail tip, width index, and height
index were assessed before and after surgery. The over curvature was corrected after detachment of the nail plate. The
nail fold was pushed underneath the nail plate and then fixed. The width of nail tip significantly increased after surgery
(p < 0.05) and was maintained during follow-up. The height of nail tip decreased after surgery (p < 0.05). This nail plate
and bed reconstruction technique is a simple and quick surgical method for correcting deformities and reduces risks of
complications such as skin necrosis and infection compared to other existing surgical techniques. We recommend this
efficient surgical technique for the treatment of pincer nails.
Biography
Hyun Hee Choi has her expertise in evaluation and passion in improving health. Her specialty and interesting subjects are coronary
artery disease intervention and endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease. She obtained a degree of Physics in Elwha
Woman’s University before being a doctor. She has tried to use her knowledge of physics to evaluation and improvement of medical
department.
jumdure@hanmail.netHyun Hee Choi, J.Orthop.Trauma Surg.Relat.Res. | Volume 14
ISSN:2449-9145