title: Onychauxis. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment.
abstract: Onychauxis is a common nail disorder, particularly among the geriatric and debiliated populations. The hypertrophic nail plate proves unsightly and uncomfortable. Surgical options--intended to offer permanent correction--and nonsurgical modalities--designed to provide symptomatic relief--are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Edge Regional Medical Center, Troy, Alabama, USA.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Bartolomei
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*