Toenail Injury
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Toenail Injury Treatment
Treatment for a toenail injury may include:
Cold compresses
Crutches
Elevation
Pain medication
Protective shoe
Protective splint
Tetanus immunization
Wound cleansing
Wound repair for injury to the skin under the toenail
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Last Updated: Nov 16, 2007
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Toenail Injury References:
Adams BB. Jogger's toenail. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 May;48(5 Suppl):S58-9.
Hsieh SC, Chen SL, Chen TM, Cheng TY, Wang HJ. Thin split-thickness toenail bed grafts for avulsed nail bed defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2004 Apr;52(4):375-9.
Scher RK. Toenail disorders. Clin Dermatol. 1983 Jul-Sep;1(1):114-24.