Nail surgery is a special branch of hand and dermatologic surgery. It is not widely performed, and many physicians do not feel at ease to perform it. Nail surgery is a precise technique that requires careful administration and attention to details. The aim of this article is to give a short overview of some of the conditions in which these surgical techniques are employed for nail surgery in clinical practice.
Surgery for nail is not frequently performed due to general unease as these are very rarely indicated and mostly they are performed in order not to be forced to make a diagnosis. However, nail biopsies are extremely useful but rarely performed because the patient is usually afraid of post-operative pain. Prerequisites for nail surgery For performing a nail surgery, thorough knowledge of nail's biology, its physiology, anatomy, growth characteristics and its pathology is a must.…
