Retronychia (RN) refers to the incarnation of the nail plate in the proximal nail fold. We report four clinical cases of this little-known pathology, where there may be a long delay in diagnosis. RN exhibits a triad of clinical features, which are chronic paronychia, liquid discharge from under the nail fold and disruption of the linear nail growth. Chronic paronychia is often confused with bacterial or fungal infection. Empirical antibiotic treatment is not useful. Nail plate avulsion is the diagnostic and curative procedure of choice. Subsequent nail growth is normal without dystrophia and no recurrences are observed. Knowledge of this pathology avoids misdiagnosis, unnecessary antibiotic or local treatments and allows adequate surgical management.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/ejd.2013.2226 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Evaluation of three fixation methods in tibiotalocalcaneal fusion for chronic osteomyelitis following ankle fracture.
J Clin Orthop Trauma
February 2025
Instituto de Ortopedia y Trauma Dr. Jaime Slullitel, San LUIS 2534 2000, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Introduction: In the scenario of chronic osteomyelitis following an ankle fracture, limb salvage and ideally infection eradication, can be an alternative to amputation.Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is perhaps the most popular procedure. When performing fusion in osteomyelitis patients, external fixation is more commonly used, although there is some experience with internal fixation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF'I cut toenails with scissors and trim it with sand paper'. Patients' perspectives on diabetic foot complications.
Rural Remote Health
January 2025
School of Public Health and Primary Care, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji.
Introduction: This study aimed to explore type 2 diabetes mellitus patients' perspectives on diabetic foot complications and challenges of footcare management in Sigatoka, Fiji.
Methods: This study applied a qualitative approach among persons with diabetes who attended diabetic foot clinics from August to September 2021. Participants were selected through purposive sampling and included any self-identified Fijian aged 18 years and over who had type 2 diabetes with a minimum diagnosis duration of 6 months and no experience of an amputation.
Impact of Lower Limb Lengthening with Telescopic Nails on Functionality and Quality of Life in Patients with Achondroplasia.
Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol
January 2025
Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología. Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain.
Introduction: The short stature characteristic of patients with achondroplasia can negatively affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Lower limb lengthening reusing telescopic intramedullary nails (TIMNs) offers an alternative to external fixators, with the potential to enhance functionality, self-esteem, and HRQoL, while reducing complication risks, which this study aims to evaluate.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included nine patients with achondroplasia who underwent parallel transverse lengthening of femurs and/or tibias reusing a TIMN between 2015 and 2022.
Purpose: Previous studies have shown that subtrochanteric femoral fractures treated with intramedullary nails might lead to varus-procurvatum malalignment. Similar results have been reported when using antegrade intramedullary lengthening nails (ILNs). The purpose of our study is to examine if antegrade telescoping intramedullary lengthening nails lead to varus-procurvatum malalignment of the proximal femur and what are possible predictors of that shift.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Kirschner wire (K-wire) and intramedullary (IM) screw fixation are accepted techniques for treatment of unstable proximal phalanx fractures, but comparative reports are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate early clinical outcomes following treatment with K-wire or IM fixation.
Methods: A retrospective review of all proximal phalanx fractures treated surgically at a single center by multiple surgeons was performed from May 1, 2019 to March 1, 2024.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!