title: Effects of mechanical trauma on nails.
abstract: The nails are useful "tools" in many occupations, but because of their exposed position are vulnerable to mechanical and chemical traumas. This review deals with the common injuries and disorders of the nails in the workplace. Information is given regarding the occupations in which damage to nails is most likely to occur.
mesh_terms: D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009262:Nails / Q000293:injuries*; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000209:etiology; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000209:etiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*