title: Nail bed reconstruction with split-thickness nail bed grafts.
abstract: The results of reconstruction of chronic post-traumatic nail deformities are thought to be unpredictable. We have reviewed eight patients treated by split-thickness nail bed grafts for deformities arising from defects in the sterile matrix. Appearance, adherence and function were improved in all cases, with no significant morbidity of the donor area.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand Surgery, Singapore General Hospital.
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Yong
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Teoh
mesh_terms: D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009262:Nails / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000637:transplantation*; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*