Does the Nail Bed Regenerate?

Jefferson Braga SilvaGabriela A MagnusValentina StanhamCecília G WolffCarolina S AranchipeCarolina Cauduro

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2021)

The direct flow island flap is superior in terms of outcome, regardless of age, sex, affected finger, dominant hand, type of trauma, and injury zone. In cases where there was a correct reconstruction of the hyponychium, there was regeneration of the nail bed.

Keyphrases

stem cells
trauma patients
wound healing