An embedded fingernail.
A case of an embedded fingernail is reported. The increased curvature of the nail plates is considered aetiologically important. Treatment was by the method first described by Winograd for an embedded toenail.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery