PINCER NAIL – SURGICAL CORRECTION BY A MODIFIED ZOOK TECHNIQUE

  • Ana Brinca Interna do Internato Complementar de Dermatologia e Venereologia/Resident, Dermatology and Venereology
  • Neide Pereira Interna do Internato Complementar de Dermatologia e Venereologia/Resident, Dermatology and Venereology
  • Ricardo Vieira Assistente Hospitalar de Dermatologia e Venereologia/Consultant, Dermatology and Venereology
  • Américo Figueiredo Director de Serviço; Professor Doutor de Dermatologia e Venereologia dos Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra/ Head of Dermatology Department; Professor of Dermatology and Venereology of Coimbra University Serviço de Dermatologia, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, EPE, Coimbra, Portugal

Abstract

Pincer nail is characterized by an exaggerated transverse curvature of the nail plate that increases distally along its longitudinal axis. It is more common in toenails. It can lead to narrowing of the nail bed, usually accompanied by pain and functional disability. Several treatment options are described for correction of pincer nail and there is no consensus on the best approach. Zook's technique differs from other surgical techniques, since it allows preserving the nail matrix and the size of the nail. In this case, using this technique (modified by the combination of a fusiform excision of the lateral nail fold) was a safe and effective approach.

KEYWORDS – Nails; Onycomycosis; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Nails, Malformed.

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Published
2011-12-20
How to Cite
Brinca, A., Pereira, N., Vieira, R., & Figueiredo, A. (2011). PINCER NAIL – SURGICAL CORRECTION BY A MODIFIED ZOOK TECHNIQUE. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology, 69(4), 613. https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.69.4.63
Section
Surgical Dermatology

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