Microsurgical toe-to-finger transfer of the nail system: long-term outcomes

ConclusionsMicrosurgical toe-to-finger nail unit transfer is a reliable option for nail reconstruction when total nail loss is present. It holds the advantage of transferring all the components of the nail system including the germinal matrix and the cutaneous folds, which allows proper nail growth and an acceptable cosmetic outcome.Level of evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research