A modified proximally based nail bed flap approach for benign subungual bone tumors in the distal phalanx.

Seok Woo HongJi Hyeung KimSeonpyo JangMin Ho LeeHyun Sik GongGoo Hyun Baek

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong) (2020)

The modified proximally based nail bed flap approach showed satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcomes. This approach enables a low rate of recurrence after removal of benign subungual bone tumors in the short term and cosmetically superior nail bed repair. Level of evidence: Therapeutic, IV.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
bone mineral density
breast reconstruction
bone regeneration
minimally invasive
postmenopausal women
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome