A useful technique for securing nails: the figure-of-eight suture.
Arrowsmith
J
J
Bindra
R
R
D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009262:Nails / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques