Hook-nail deformity. Surgical treatment with a homodigital advancement flap.
Sixteen patients presenting 18 hook-nail deformities have been treated by the advancement of a homodigital island flap. With an average follow-up of 31 months; Results were considered good or excellent in seven cases, fair in seven and poor in four. Six cases, although improved, had a marked recurrence of the deformity, six had a partial recurrence and six had almost no recurrence. Patient satisfaction was limited as the finger still had a short nail and a square shape.
Dumontier
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Institut de la Main, Paris, France.
Gilbert
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Tubiana
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D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome