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21 / 08 / 2022

 


Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience

Yawar Nissar, Lenah Bashir, Umar Farooq Baba, Khawar Nissar.


Abstract
Introduction: Claw nail deformity is a common complication following fingertip amputations and burns and can be quite distressing. An unclear optimal reconstructive procedure is available for the deformity, although many techniques have been described.
Methods: We studied 9 patients with 14 claw nail deformities treated by antenna procedure from 2014 to 2020 with a minimum follow-up of 1 year.
Results were considered good in 12 claw nails with a partial recurrence in 2. All the patients were satisfied with the functional and aesthetic outcome, although some pulp contour defects remained in all the cases.
Conclusion: This procedure was well tolerated in all the patients with minimum morbidity and hospital stay with a satisfactory outcome.

Key words: Claw nail deformity, hook nail, parrot beak nail, cross finger flap, antenna procedure


 
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Nissar Y, Bashir L, Baba UF, Nissar K. Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience. Int J Surg Med. 2022; 8(3): 1-3. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973


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Nissar Y, Bashir L, Baba UF, Nissar K. Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience. https://www.ejos.org/?mno=9504 [Access: February 20, 2024]. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973


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Nissar Y, Bashir L, Baba UF, Nissar K. Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience. Int J Surg Med. 2022; 8(3): 1-3. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973



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Nissar Y, Bashir L, Baba UF, Nissar K. Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience. Int J Surg Med. (2022), [cited February 20, 2024]; 8(3): 1-3. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973



Harvard Style

Nissar, Y., Bashir, . L., Baba, . U. F. & Nissar, . K. (2022) Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience. Int J Surg Med, 8 (3), 1-3. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973



Turabian Style

Nissar, Yawar, Lenah Bashir, Umar Farooq Baba, and Khawar Nissar. 2022. Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience. International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 8 (3), 1-3. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973



Chicago Style

Nissar, Yawar, Lenah Bashir, Umar Farooq Baba, and Khawar Nissar. "Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 8 (2022), 1-3. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Nissar, Yawar, Lenah Bashir, Umar Farooq Baba, and Khawar Nissar. "Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 8.3 (2022), 1-3. Print. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Nissar, Y., Bashir, . L., Baba, . U. F. & Nissar, . K. (2022) Claw nail correction by antenna procedure: our experience. International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 8 (3), 1-3. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1642604973